How far is Columbia, MD from Spencerville, MD?

The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Spencerville, MD is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.9 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.9 mi
Kilometers
22.37 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spencerville
Tue, Nov 10, 12:37 PM EST
Return by in Columbia
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-11-10T12:15
Arrive Spencerville
Tue, Nov 10, 12:37 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
North Laurel
MD

Census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States

From Columbia
7 mi
00h 11m
To Spencerville
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center

    2112 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Columbia Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel, Burtonsville

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Columbia Pike

    45 m · 3 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Columbia Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Columbia Pike

    1864 ft · 57 sec · Old Columbia Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Spencerville Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Spencerville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Good Hope Road

    1498 ft · 41 sec · Good Hope Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Good Hope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Pike
8.88 mi · 64%
Spencerville Road
2.37 mi · 17%
Old Columbia Pike
1.27 mi · 9%
US 29 South
0.4 mi · 3%
Laurel
0.33 mi · 2%
Clarksville Pike
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Pike

Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

8.88 mi · 00h 12m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Laurel
00h 11m from Columbia
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Spencerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

North Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Columbia and 7 miles from Spencerville.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Spencerville.

Stop Ideas Near North Laurel

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 North Laurel and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park
City of Rockville
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

City of Rockville

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews Government office
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 11.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City of Bowie

Bowie , MD
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715
Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Laurel.

RAIL

BWI Rail Station

16 mi away
7 Amtrak Way
RAIL

New Carrollton station

21 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Rockville station

25 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Washington Union Station

29 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Spencerville. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Spencerville

Spencerville is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1142700, -76.9783100
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-76.83942, 39.24038)
End: Spencerville (-76.97831, 39.11427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.53 $2.22 $4.44
Premium $4.87 $2.38 $4.77
Diesel $6.27 $3.07 $6.14

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Spencerville. The current time is 12:15:20.

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.