How far is Columbia, MD from Emmitsburg, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Emmitsburg, MD is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Frederick 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 Emmitsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Emmitsburg.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 75: Libertytown, Hyattstown
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Green Valley Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Green Valley Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
890 ft · 25 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1753 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Road
5 mi · 7 min · Woodsboro Road
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Turn right onto Woodsboro Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Woodsboro Pike
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Turn left onto Legore Bridge Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Legore Bridge Road
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Continue on Legore Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Legore Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Longs Mill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Longs Mill Road
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Continue on Motters Station Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Motters Station Road
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Take the ramp slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Catoctin Mountain Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Catoctin Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight left
56 m · 6 sec
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Continue on South Seton Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Seton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Seton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Emmitsburg.
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 70 West
Continue straight
11.8 mi · 00h 13m
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 Likely near Emmitsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Emmitsburg?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Columbia and 28.5 miles from Emmitsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers Likely near Emmitsburg.
Stop Ideas Near New Market
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 New Market.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Rockville station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Emmitsburg. Straight-line distance: 41.28 mi (66.44 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmitsburg
Town in Frederick County Maryland
| Population | 3,270 |
| Coordinates | 39.7045400, -77.3269300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmitsburg (-77.32693, 39.70454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.02 | $24.04 |
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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