How far is Irvington, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Irvington, MD to Columbia, MD is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvington and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvington and Columbia.
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Start on the route
59 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Woodington Road
1583 ft · 56 sec · South Woodington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Frederick Road
688 ft · 24 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn right onto North Athol Avenue
45 m · 11 sec · North Athol Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Frederick Road
1400 ft · 48 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Frederick Road
28 m · 3 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Frederick Road
911 ft · 32 sec · Old Frederick Road
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Turn left onto Edmondson Avenue
2321 ft · 1 min · Edmondson Avenue
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Turn right onto Cooks Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooks Lane
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Continue on Security Boulevard
1646 ft · 48 sec · Security Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ingleside Avenue
944 ft · 31 sec · Ingleside Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington, Ellicott City
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Pike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Irvington and Columbia.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
5.39 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Irvington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvington to Columbia?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Ellicott City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Irvington and 7.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Irvington and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).
#1 Irvington
Irvington is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2828800, -76.6860800 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.57 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
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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