How far is Columbia, MD from Jarrettsville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Jarrettsville, MD is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.39 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.71 mi
51.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.71 mi
Kilometers
51.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.4 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarrettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Jarrettsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mays Chapel
MD

Census designated place

From Columbia
19.7 mi
00h 32m
To Jarrettsville
19.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Jarrettsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Jarrettsville.

  1. 1

    Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    123 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

    1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    2328 ft · 56 sec · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 29 North: Baltimore

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Baltimore Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 North: Timonium, York PA

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Timonium, Timonium Road East

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Timonium Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Timonium Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dulaney Valley Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dulaney Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Jarrettsville Pike

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Jarrettsville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Jarrettsville Pike

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Jarrettsville Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Schuster Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Schuster Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Norrisville Road

    1824 ft · 54 sec · Norrisville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    11 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Jarrettsville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Baltimore Beltway
10.9 mi · 28%
Jarrettsville Pike
10.5 mi · 27%
I 70 East
4.41 mi · 11%
Columbia Pike
3.88 mi · 10%
West Timonium Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Schuster Road
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Baltimore Beltway

Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

10.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mays Chapel
00h 32m from Columbia
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Jarrettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Jarrettsville?

The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Mays Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Columbia and 19.7 miles from Jarrettsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near Jarrettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Mays Chapel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mays Chapel, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mays Chapel.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1515 North Charles Street
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

27 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

Aberdeen

43 mi away
18 East Bel Air Ave.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

56 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Jarrettsville. Straight-line distance: 31.71 mi (51.04 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Jarrettsville

#2 Jarrettsville

Census designated place

Population2,916
Coordinates39.6045500, -76.4777400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Jarrettsville (-76.47774, 39.60455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.26 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.78 gal · 10.52 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.39 $12.79
Premium $4.95 $6.89 $13.77
Diesel $5.98 $8.31 $16.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Jarrettsville. The current time is 05:39:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.