How far is Columbia, MD from Butcher's Hill, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Butcher's Hill, MD is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Butcher's Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Butcher's Hill.
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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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Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road
2 mi · 4 min · Old Annapolis Road
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Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Baltimore
1584 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395 North: Downtown, Inner Harbor
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Cal Ripken Way
1.4 km · 2 min · Cal Ripken Way
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Turn slight right onto West Conway Street
1673 ft · 53 sec · West Conway Street
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Turn left onto Light Street
873 ft · 37 sec · Light Street
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Turn straight
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pratt Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Pratt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pratt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Butcher's Hill.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
9.31 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Butcher's Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Butcher's Hill?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Elkridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Columbia and 9.6 miles from Butcher's Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Butcher's Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Elkridge
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 Elkridge.
BWI Rail Station
Pennsylvania Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Butcher's Hill. Straight-line distance: 13.86 mi (22.3 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butcher's Hill
Butcher's Hill is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2895500, -76.5883000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butcher's Hill (-76.5883, 39.28955)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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