How far is Columbia, MD from Brookmont, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Brookmont, MD is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Brookmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Brookmont.
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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
565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
17.1 mi · 24 min · Columbia Pike
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Continue on Colesville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Colesville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Bethesda, Northern Virginia
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
5 mi · 7 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cabin John Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cabin John Parkway
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Continue on Clara Barton Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Clara Barton Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward MacArthur Boulevard
48 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right onto Clara Barton Parkway
71 m · 3 sec · Clara Barton Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo
770 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maryland Avenue
770 ft · 35 sec · Maryland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ridge Drive
871 ft · 45 sec · Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto 63rd Street
116 m · 17 sec · 63rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 63rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Brookmont.
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.
Columbia Pike
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
17.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Brookmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Brookmont?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
White Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Columbia and 16.7 miles from Brookmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Brookmont.
Stop Ideas Near White Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Oak.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Brookmont. Straight-line distance: 25.53 mi (41.08 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookmont
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,468 |
| Coordinates | 38.9420600, -77.1202600 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookmont (-77.12026, 38.94206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
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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