Origin
Bartonsville, MD
Morning in Bartonsville on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartonsville, MD to Columbia, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Columbia, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Columbia, MD covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Columbia Pike, Old National Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 34.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Columbia Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.6 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Columbia Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MD 144 / Old National Pike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 144 / Old National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MD 144 / Old National Pike
Turn right onto MD 144 / Old National Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 70; US 40
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Searc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartonsville, MD and Columbia, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Baltimore
25.6 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 70
Washington
30.2 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 27.6 mi | 29m |
| Columbia Pike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Old National Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 27.6 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartonsville, MD and Columbia, MD.
1
Start on Hines Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hines Road
2
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bartonsville Road
3
Turn right onto MD 144
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old National Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on Old National Pike
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old National Pike
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Toward Baltimore
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 87A
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 29
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.32 | $12.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, MD
Morning in Columbia on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bartonsville, MD to Columbia, MD covers 34.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Columbia Pike, Old National Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.4 miles from Bartonsville, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MD 144 / Old National Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bartonsville, MD and Columbia, MD, road signs point toward Baltimore and Washington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Monocacy National Battlefield, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and Antietam National Battlefield. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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