How far is Williamsport, MD from Columbia, MD?
The driving distance from Williamsport, MD to Columbia, MD is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
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 Williamsport and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport and Columbia.
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Start on East Potomac Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Potomac Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North
2110 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Frederick, Hancock
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Frederick
2349 ft · 57 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 Williamsport 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Williamsport 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 Williamsport to Columbia?
The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 33.9 miles from Williamsport and 34 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.81 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Williamsport 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 Williamsport and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 57.98 mi (93.31 km).
#1 Williamsport
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,074 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006500, -77.8205500 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.89 | $23.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
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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