How far is Columbia, MD from Mount Rainier, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Mount Rainier, MD is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Mount Rainier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Mount Rainier.
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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
13.6 mi · 19 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward E. Randolph Road, Cherry Hill Road
1281 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Powder Mill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Powder Mill Road
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Turn straight onto Riggs Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Riggs Road
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Turn left onto East-West Highway
812 ft · 28 sec · East-West Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ager Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ager Road
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Turn right onto Queens Chapel Road
2043 ft · 45 sec · Queens Chapel Road
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Turn left onto 30th Street
2131 ft · 1 min · 30th Street
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Turn left onto Upshur Street
101 m · 13 sec · Upshur Street
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Turn right onto 31st Street
742 ft · 25 sec · 31st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 31st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Mount Rainier.
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
13.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Mount Rainier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Mount Rainier?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Columbia and 12.3 miles from Mount Rainier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Rain Showers near Mount Rainier.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairland.
Rockville station
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Mount Rainier. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Rainier (-76.96498, 38.9415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
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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