How far is Robinwood, MD from Columbia, MD?

The driving distance from Robinwood, MD to Columbia, MD is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.59 mi
01h 02m
Flight
51.52 mi
82.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.59 mi
Kilometers
102.34 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:47 AM EST
Return by in Robinwood
Sun, Nov 8, 11:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinwood
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Nov 8, 10:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinwood
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
New Market
MD

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Robinwood
31.8 mi
00h 31m
To Columbia
31.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pheasant Trail

    103 m · 17 sec · Pheasant Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cardinal Avenue

    132 m · 24 sec · Cardinal Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robinwood Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Robinwood Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robinwood Drive

    49 m · 3 sec · Robinwood Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Robinwood Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Robinwood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Edgewood Drive

    2465 ft · 1 min · North Edgewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dual Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dual Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Frederick

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.8 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Baltimore

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Columbia Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice

    2076 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
50.3 mi · 79%
Baltimore
4.6 mi · 7%
Columbia Pike
3.46 mi · 5%
Robinwood Drive
1.9 mi · 3%
Dual Highway
1.29 mi · 2%
US 29 South
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Market
00h 31m from Robinwood
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Robinwood and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

New Market is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Robinwood and 31.9 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Robinwood and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near New Market

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Market, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Market.

BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

10 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

12 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Rockville station

35 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

40 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinwood and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 51.52 mi (82.91 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Robinwood

Robinwood is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.6370400, -77.6569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
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#2 Columbia

Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2403800, -76.8394200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Pheasant Trail (-77.656778, 39.636989)
End: (-76.839402, 39.240355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.66
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $8.83 $17.66
Mid-grade $4.56 $10.21 $20.43
Premium $4.88 $10.93 $21.87
Diesel $6.29 $14.10 $28.20

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Robinwood and Columbia. The current time is 09:45:14.

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.