How far is Columbia, MD from Colesville, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Colesville, MD is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Colesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Colesville.
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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
12.3 mi · 17 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 200 Toll
562 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MD 200 Toll West
3069 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Intercounty Connector
2 mi · 2 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650: White Oak, Ashton
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 650 South: White Oak
108 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto New Hampshire Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Randolph Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Colesville.
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
12.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Colesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Colesville?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Columbia and 8.5 miles from Colesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Colesville.
Stop Ideas Near North Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Rockville City Hall
City of Rockville
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.
BWI Rail Station
New Carrollton station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Colesville. Straight-line distance: 14.33 mi (23.06 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colesville
Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 14,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.0756600, -77.0019200 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colesville (-77.00192, 39.07566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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