How far is Montgomery Village, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Montgomery Village, MD to Columbia, MD is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 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.
Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery Village and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery Village and Columbia.
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Start on Stewartown Road
1747 ft · 54 sec · Stewartown Road
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Turn left onto Goshen Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road
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Continue on Brink Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brink Road
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Continue on Sundown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Sundown Road
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Turn slight right onto Damascus Road
1 km · 1 min · Damascus Road
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Turn sharp left onto Georgia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Route 97
6.6 mi · 10 min · Route 97
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Take the ramp slight right
2405 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 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 Montgomery Village 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.
Route 97
Continue on Route 97
6.62 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Montgomery Village and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montgomery Village to Columbia?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Sykesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Montgomery Village and 16.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montgomery Village and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Sykesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sykesville.
Pennsylvania Station
BWI Rail Station
Frederick Airport, MD
Rockville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery Village and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.46 km).
#1 Montgomery Village
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 32,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.1767700, -77.1952600 |
| Altitude | 114 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.24 | $4.83 | $9.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.84 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $5.87 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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