How far is Brookmont, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Brookmont, MD to Columbia, MD is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.97 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.53 mi
41.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.94 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Brookmont
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookmont
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookmont
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Calverton
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery and Prince George's County, Maryland, United States

From Brookmont
20.4 mi
00h 25m
To Columbia
20.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookmont and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookmont and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on 63rd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · 63rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    887 ft · 40 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maryland Avenue

    553 ft · 30 sec · Maryland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    681 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Clara Barton Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Clara Barton Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cabin John Parkway

    1212 ft · 19 sec · Cabin John Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    11.5 mi · 15 min · Capital Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Baltimore, New York

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City

    1649 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington

    3071 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike

    2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookmont and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
16.9 mi · 41%
Capital Beltway
12.8 mi · 31%
MD 100 West
5.56 mi · 14%
MacArthur Boulevard
1.73 mi · 4%
Cabin John Parkway
1.54 mi · 4%
Clara Barton Parkway
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Calverton
00h 25m from Brookmont
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brookmont and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookmont to Columbia?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Calverton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Brookmont and 20.5 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brookmont and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Calverton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Calverton and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Calverton.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

13 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

18 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

19 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

26 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookmont and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.08 km).

Brookmont

#1 Brookmont

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population3,468
Coordinates38.9420600, -77.1202600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: 63rd Street (-77.120228, 38.942001)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookmont and Columbia. The current time is 03:24:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.