How far is Columbia, MD from Milford Mill, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Milford Mill, MD is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
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Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Milford Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Milford Mill.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Baltimore
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 695 North, I 695 South: New York, Towson, Baltimore, Glen Burnie
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 695 North: New York, Towson
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 26: Liberty Road, Randallstown, Lochearn
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 26 West: Randallstown, Liberty Road
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto MD 26 West: Randallstown
1050 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Liberty Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Liberty Road
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Turn left onto North Rolling Road
1223 ft · 38 sec · North Rolling Road
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Turn right onto Lages Lane
31 m · 9 sec · Lages Lane
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Turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
1071 ft · 51 sec · Mayfield Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayfield Avenue
1142 ft · 56 sec · Mayfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Doe Ridge Drive
120 m · 23 sec · Doe Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto Big Buck Drive
1354 ft · 1 min · Big Buck Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Big Buck Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Milford Mill.
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
3.88 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Milford Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Milford Mill?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 7.6 miles from Columbia and 7.6 miles from Milford Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near Milford Mill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Milford Mill. Straight-line distance: 8.3 mi (13.36 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford Mill
Census designated place
| Population | 29,042 |
| Coordinates | 39.3478800, -76.7699700 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford Mill (-76.76997, 39.34788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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