How far is Columbia, MD from Pittsville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Pittsville, MD is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
116.15 mi
02h 47m
Flight
96.46 mi
155.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.46 mi
Kilometers
155.24 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.15 mi
Kilometers
186.92 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Pittsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Columbia
58 mi
01h 24m
To Pittsville
58.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Annapolis Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arundel Expressway

    1653 ft · 26 sec · Arundel Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Arundel Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Arundel Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ritchie Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ritchie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Governor Ritchie Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Governor Ritchie Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge

    919 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 27 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Ocean City, Rehoboth

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Queen Anne Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Queen Anne Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Shore Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

    2205 ft · 51 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 5th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Legion Road

    86 m · 8 sec · Legion Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shore Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Shore Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Seashore Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Seashore Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    2366 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sussex Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Sussex Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Gordy Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gordy Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Stage Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Whitesville Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Whitesville Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millsboro Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millsboro Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Gumboro Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Gumboro Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 16%
MD 100 East
15.8 mi · 14%
Shore Highway
14.8 mi · 13%
Sussex Highway
13 mi · 11%
Whitesville Road
9.13 mi · 8%
Seashore Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

19.1 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 24m from Columbia
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Pittsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Columbia and 58.1 miles from Pittsville.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Pittsville.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.

BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

16 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

27 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

41 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard
BUS

Dover, Delaware

44 mi away
716 South Governors Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pittsville. Straight-line distance: 96.46 mi (155.24 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Pittsville

#2 Pittsville

Town in Wicomico County, Maryland

Population1,476
Coordinates38.3953900, -75.4129700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Pittsville (-75.41297, 38.39539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.51 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.51
8.2 gal · 31.02 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.75 $33.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.86 $37.71
Premium $4.95 $20.31 $40.62
Diesel $5.98 $24.52 $49.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Pittsville. The current time is 09:38:09.

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.