How far is Clarksburg, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Clarksburg, MD to Columbia, MD is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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 43m.
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.
City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksburg and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksburg and Columbia.
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Start on Frederick Road
589 ft · 19 sec · Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Stringtown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stringtown Road
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Turn right onto Snowden Farm Parkway
591 ft · 17 sec · Snowden Farm Parkway
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Turn left onto Grand Elm Street
153 m · 19 sec · Grand Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Piedmont Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Piedmont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawkes Road
2066 ft · 1 min · Hawkes Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Valley Park Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Valley Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodfield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Woodfield Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
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Take the exit slight right
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
3.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Clarksburg 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.
Ridge Road
Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Clarksburg and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksburg to Columbia?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Clarksburg and 17.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clarksburg and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Airy
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 Mount Airy.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksburg and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 23.54 mi (37.89 km).
#1 Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2387200, -77.2794300 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
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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