How far is Columbia, PA from Maytown, PA?
The driving distance from Columbia, PA to Maytown, PA is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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This is an easy same-day return drive.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Maytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Maytown.
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Start on North 3rd Street
2725 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Chickies Hill Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
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Continue on River Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Maytown Road
3071 ft · 52 sec · Maytown Road
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Continue on South River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Center Square
85 m · 21 sec · Center Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Maytown.
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.
River Road
Continue on River Road
2.4 mi · 00h 04m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Maytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Maytown?
The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Columbia and 2.9 miles from Maytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near Maytown.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Lancaster station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Maytown. Straight-line distance: 5.02 mi (8.08 km).
#1 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maytown (-76.58219, 40.07537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.82 | $1.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.92 | $1.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
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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