How far is Columbia, MD from Bartonsville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Bartonsville, MD is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.64 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.65 mi
47.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.65 mi
Kilometers
47.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.96 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T08:38
Arrive Bartonsville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sykesville
MD

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To Bartonsville
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    123 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    2328 ft · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 144

    1097 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meadow Road

    138 m · 15 sec · Meadow Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old National Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bartonsville Road

    2059 ft · 60 sec · Bartonsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hines Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hines Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hines Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
28.7 mi · 78%
Columbia Pike
4.33 mi · 12%
Old National Pike
1.92 mi · 5%
Clarksville Pike
0.64 mi · 2%
Bartonsville Road
0.39 mi · 1%
US 29 North
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Continue straight

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sykesville
00h 21m from Columbia
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 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?

Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Columbia and 18.3 miles from Bartonsville.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bartonsville.

Stop Ideas Near Sykesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sykesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

31 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

36 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Rockville station

36 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Bartonsville. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bartonsville

Bartonsville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3926000, -77.3580400
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Bartonsville (-77.35804, 39.3926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Bartonsville. The current time is 08:38:08.

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.