How far is Columbia, MD from Irvington, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Irvington, MD is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Irvington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Irvington.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East: Ellicott City
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East: Ellicott City
2614 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
6.6 mi · 12 min · Baltimore National Pike
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Continue on Edmondson Avenue
2400 ft · 1 min · Edmondson Avenue
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Turn right onto Old Frederick Road
926 ft · 32 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Frederick Road
26 m · 3 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Frederick Road
1427 ft · 53 sec · Old Frederick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Athol Avenue
45 m · 5 sec · North Athol Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Frederick Road
688 ft · 24 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn right onto North Woodington Road
1117 ft · 38 sec · North Woodington Road
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Continue on South Woodington Road
142 m · 21 sec · South Woodington Road
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Turn left
59 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Irvington.
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.
Baltimore National Pike
Turn straight onto Baltimore National Pike
6.65 mi · 00h 12m
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 Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Scattered Rain Showers near Irvington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Irvington?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Columbia and 6.2 miles from Irvington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Columbia and Scattered Rain Showers near Irvington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Irvington. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Irvington
Irvington is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2828800, -76.6860800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irvington (-76.68608, 39.28288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.10 | $4.21 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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