How far is Maugansville, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Maugansville, MD to Columbia, MD is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Frederick County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maugansville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maugansville and Columbia.
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Start on Maugansville Road
16 m · 3 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn right onto Maugans Avenue
3268 ft · 1 min · Maugans Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Hancock, Frederick
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1669 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
1578 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left 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 Maugansville and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Maugansville and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maugansville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Frederick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Maugansville and 36.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.42 one way or $20.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maugansville and Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Frederick
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 Frederick.
Frederick, MD
Frederick Airport, MD
Harpers Ferry
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maugansville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 57.53 mi (92.58 km).
#1 Maugansville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,071 |
| Coordinates | 39.6928700, -77.7447200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
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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