How far is Columbia, MD from Brentwood, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Brentwood, MD is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Surry County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Brentwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Brentwood.
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Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
2328 ft · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Frederick
1677 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 340 West, US 15 South: Charles Town, Leesburg
1716 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South, US 340 West: Charles Town, Leesburg
1802 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson National Pike
2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Zion Road
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Zion Road
48 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Zion Road
2167 ft · 43 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jefferson Pike
66 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Jefferson Pike
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Turn right onto Teen Barnes Road
1697 ft · 49 sec · Teen Barnes Road
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Turn right onto Woodhill Way
145 m · 23 sec · Woodhill Way
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Turn right onto Woodhirst Drive
786 ft · 35 sec · Woodhirst Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodhirst Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Brentwood.
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 West
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12.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Brentwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Brentwood?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Mount Airy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Columbia and 22.4 miles from Brentwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near Brentwood.
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 Columbia and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 36.22 mi (58.29 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brentwood
Town in Maryland
| Population | 3,439 |
| Coordinates | 39.3792700, -77.4927600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brentwood (-77.49276, 39.37927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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