Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge is a community of 26,283 people in Howard County, Maryland, founded in 1734.
Why visit Elkridge
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, Patapsco Swinging Bridge, Curtis-Shipley Farmstead and Elkridge Furnace Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Elkridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elkridge
Elkridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Howard County, Maryland, United States. Elkridge is a rapidly growing area; between the 2010 and the 2020 census, the population had grown from 15,593 to 25,171. Founded early in the 18th century, Elkridge is adjacent to two other counties, Anne Arundel and Baltimore.
From the Wikipedia article Elkridge, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts
Cinema and theater · 4.4 mi
Theater school in Columbia, Maryland, USA
Patapsco Swinging Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Pedestrian suspension bridge in Maryland
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
School · 4.5 mi
Public university in Maryland
Museums and landmarks23
Curtis-Shipley Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Elkridge Furnace Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Hilton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Lawyers Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Patterson Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Bridge in Ilchester, Maryland
The Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
19th century frame house with five outbuildings in Elkridge, Maryland, United States
The Wilderness
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Thomas Viaduct
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Troy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture
Museum · 4.4 mi
Gallery at the University of Maryland
National Electronics Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Museum in Linthicum, Maryland
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
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Rockburn Branch Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Howard County, Maryland, United States of America
Patapsco Valley State Park Avalon Area
Hiking and trails · 2.2 mi
Sub-unit of the larger Patapsco Valley State Park.
Patapsco Valley State Park Orange Grove Area
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
Sub-unit of the larger Patapsco Valley State Park.
Patapsco Valley State Park Deep Run Area
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
Sub-unit of the larger Patapsco Valley State Park.
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
California Grill & Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
6801 Douglas Legum Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:45; Su 11:00-20:45
Chopstixx Cafe
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
7260 Montgomery Road, Elkridge
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Curry & Pie
Restaurant · Pizza, Asian · 0.6 mi
6500 Washington Boulevard
Mo off; Tu-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Philly's Best Pizza & Subs
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.7 mi
6501 Huntshire Drive, Elkridge
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:15;Su 10:30-22:00
Sushi Call Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.1 mi
7260 Montgomery Road, Elkridge
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Sushi Q Elkridge
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.0 mi
6325 Washington Boulevard
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Zaman Grill
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
6050 Meadowridge Center Drive, Elkridge
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Charwood Deli and Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Breakfast · 2.4 mi
1340 Charwood Road
Mo-Th 06:00-15:00; Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa-Su off
69 more on the map.
History
Elkridge qualifies as the oldest settlement in its present county, when Howard was a part of Anne Arundel County. Its location on the Patapsco River was a key element in its growth. The Maryland General Assembly elected a law to erect a 30-acre (120,000 m2), forty-lot town at the pre-existing settlement of Elkridge Landing to be called "Jansen Town" in 1733. In 1738 an attempt to formalize the town failed with the death of the commissioners before passage. In 1750 a second attempt to formalize the town was attempted around the lands of Phillip Hammond. By comparison, Baltimore Town consisted of only 25 dwellings at that time. A third petition was filed in 1762.
From the History section of Elkridge, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel - BWI
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights
Churches and places of worship27
Trinity Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Gaines African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
7134 Montgomery Road, Elkridge
First Baptist Church of Elkridge
Church · Baptist · 2.2 mi
5795 Paradise Avenue, Elkridge
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Anne Arundel Community College Regional Higher Education Center
School · 2.4 mi
7009 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover
Catonsville Center For Alternative Studies
School · 4.1 mi
901 S Rolling Rd, Baltimore
Healthcare5
Map of Elkridge
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Baltimore Wash Intl Ap 72406 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Howard County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-02: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-09-16: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Arbutus 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Catonsville 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Columbia 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Baltimore 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Burtonsville 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Crofton 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Dundalk 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Beltsville 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Calverton 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Elkridge Furnace Inn, Scott Saghirian, CC BY 2.0
- Floor Cleaning in Elkridge Maryland, Commercial Cleaning Maryland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2019-08-15 11 15 27 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 100 WEST (Ellicott City) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-15 14 52 35 View west along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) between Exit 7 (Dorsey MARC Station) and Exit 6 (U.S. Route 1-Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, Laurel)..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 11 24 13 View west along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 6 (U.S. Route 1-Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, Laurel) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 14 47 15 View east along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 7 (MARC Dorsey Station) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-15 11 17 08 View south along U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 100 EAST (Glen Burnie) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-20 14 27 21 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 100 WEST (Ellicott City) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 14 31 08 View east along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) from the overpass for U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-24 14 30 22 View west along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) from the overpass for U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 14 45 14 View east along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 6B (U.S. Route 1 NORTH, Elkridge) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 14 48 52 View east along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 8 (Coca-Cola Drive) crossing from Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland to Dorsey, Anne Arundel..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 14 43 56 View east along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 6A (U.S. Route 1 SOUTH-Washington Boulevard, Laurel) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-15 15 26 11 View west along Maryland State Route 176 (Binder Lane) at Maryland State Route 103 (Dorsey Road) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-15 15 26 44 View east along Maryland State Route 176 (Binder Lane) just west of Maryland State Route 103 (Dorsey Road) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-08-20 14 24 37 View north along U.S. Route 1 (Washington Boulevard) at the exit for Maryland State Route 100 EAST (Glen Burnie) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-09-23 11 27 32 View west along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 5A-B (Interstate 95, Baltimore, Washington) in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019-06-05 11 30 46 View south along Interstate 95 at Exit 43B (Maryland State Route 100 WEST, Ellicott City) along the edge of Ilchester and Elkridge in Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2016-09-15 15 21 28 View west along Maryland State Route 103 (Dorsey Road) at Cedar Avenue in Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Curtis-Shipley Farmstead Ellicott City MD Jan 11, Pubdog, Public domain
- Elkridge Furnace Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Lawyers Hill House Sept 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- The Lawn, Zrmachuga, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Church Elkridge Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Patterson-viaduct, William E. Barrett, Public domain
- The Wilderness Catonsville MD Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Thomas Viaduct LOC 082103pu, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Hilton Catonsville MD Dec 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Gaines African Methodist Episcopal Church, Elkridge, SlipperyDude, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockburn Branch Park pathway, Scott218, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Electronics Museum front enterance, NatElecMuseum, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Elkridge MD2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Test setup rough, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SHAB family photo, Rappidone, CC0
- Rhee Brothers - Hanover, Mayland (41406152725), Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
- Belmont Manor and Historic Park 20260817, Jstuby, CC0
- 2019-09-23 11 22 16 View west along Maryland State Route 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway) at Exit 7 (Dorsey Station) in Dorsey, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Example Circuit, MikeBertrand6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Circuit Symbols, MikeBertrand6, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pulley System, MikeBertrand6, CC BY-SA 3.0
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