How far is Butcher's Hill, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Butcher's Hill, MD to Columbia, MD is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butcher's Hill and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butcher's Hill and Columbia.
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Start on East Pratt Street
1507 ft · 1 min · East Pratt Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway
126 m · 19 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto East Lombard Street
2770 ft · 2 min · East Lombard Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Lombard Street
3088 ft · 2 min · East Lombard Street
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Turn left onto Light Street
1246 ft · 42 sec · Light Street
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Turn right onto East Conway Street
1625 ft · 52 sec · East Conway Street
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Turn left onto Cal Ripken Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Washington
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 29 South: Washington
3071 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
2504 ft · 31 sec · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butcher's Hill and Columbia.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
9.03 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Butcher's Hill and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butcher's Hill to Columbia?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Butcher's Hill and 9.8 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Butcher's Hill and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butcher's Hill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).
#1 Butcher's Hill
Butcher's Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2895500, -76.5883000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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