How far is Columbia, MD from Redland, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Redland, MD is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.25 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.59 mi
28.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.59 mi
Kilometers
28.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.25 mi
Kilometers
47.08 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redland
Thu, Oct 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Oct 15, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-10-15T21:47
Arrive Redland
Thu, Oct 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cloverly
MD

Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Redland
18.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Ashton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ashton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Olney Sandy Spring Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Olney Sandy Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Olney Laytonsville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Olney Laytonsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bowie Mill Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Bowie Mill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Muncaster Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Muncaster Mill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Redland Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Redland Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Pike
9.97 mi · 34%
Bowie Mill Road
3.33 mi · 11%
Olney Sandy Spring Road
3.19 mi · 11%
Ashton Road
2.39 mi · 8%
Muncaster Mill Road
1.42 mi · 5%
Olney Laytonsville Road
0.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Pike

Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike

9.97 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverly
00h 16m from Columbia
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Cloverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Columbia and 18.6 miles from Redland.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbia and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Redland.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverly

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cloverly and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloverly.

RAIL

Rockville station

13 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

23 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

28 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Redland. Straight-line distance: 17.59 mi (28.31 km).

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#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Redland

#2 Redland

A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Population147,010
Coordinates39.1453900, -77.1441500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.839402, 39.240355)
End: Redland Road (-77.144135, 39.145384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.73
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $4.37 $8.73
Mid-grade $4.84 $4.99 $9.97
Premium $5.15 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $6.36 $6.55 $13.11

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Redland. The current time is 21:47:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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