How far is Clover Hill, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Clover Hill, MD to Columbia, MD is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clover Hill and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clover Hill and Columbia.
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Start on Overlook Court
33 m · 10 sec · Overlook Court
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Turn left onto Clearfield Road
685 ft · 35 sec · Clearfield Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Drive
101 m · 16 sec · Glendale Drive
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Turn right onto Meadowview Drive
1097 ft · 52 sec · Meadowview Drive
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Turn left onto Sunnybrook Drive
805 ft · 37 sec · Sunnybrook Drive
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Turn right onto Cloverhill Drive
640 ft · 28 sec · Cloverhill Drive
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Continue on Cloverhill Drive
707 ft · 34 sec · Cloverhill Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Yellow Springs Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Yellow Springs Road
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Continue on Rosemont Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Rosemont Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15 South
1455 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Frederick Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Frederick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
23 mi · 25 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 Clover Hill and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Baltimore
23 mi · 00h 25m
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 Clover Hill and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clover Hill to Columbia?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 21.5 miles from Clover Hill and 21.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clover Hill 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 Clover Hill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 34.85 mi (56.08 km).
#1 Clover Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 3,542 |
| Coordinates | 39.4562100, -77.4288700 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.09 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
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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