How far is Columbia, MD from Clarksburg, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Clarksburg, MD is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Clarksburg.
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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
6.3 mi · 10 min · Clarksville Pike
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Turn right onto Ten Oaks Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ten Oaks Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brighton Dam Road
58 m · 4 sec · Brighton Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Brighton Dam Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Brighton Dam Road
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Continue on Damascus Road
1 km · 57 sec · Damascus Road
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Turn slight left onto Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road
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Continue on Brink Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Brink Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frederick Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Frederick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Frederick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Clarksburg.
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.
Clarksville Pike
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
6.32 mi · 00h 10m
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 Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Brookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Columbia and 13.8 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Clear near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Brookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Laurel City Office
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookeville.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 23.54 mi (37.89 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
Clarksburg is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2387200, -77.2794300 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-77.27943, 39.23872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
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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