Origin
Columbia, MD
Morning in Columbia on Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Bartonsville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, MD
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Bartonsville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Columbia, MD to Bartonsville, MD is a quick trip, taking an estimated 43 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $6, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The primary roads you'll encounter are I-70, Columbia Pike, and Old National Pike, offering a blend of interstate speed and local road access. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, you'll remain in familiar territory throughout the drive. This route is ideal when you need to cover a short distance efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 77% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.4 miles on I-70, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the majority is interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Columbia Pike and Old National Pike, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you transition. This mix means you get the efficiency of highway travel combined with segments that bring you closer to the local landscape. It's a drive characterized by its straightforward progression rather than dramatic scenic shifts.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 28.4 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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Depart toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Searc...
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Frederick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
34 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward MD 144
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 59
Toward MD 144
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| Columbia Pike | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Old National Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bartonsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hines Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Bartonsville, MD.
1
Start on this road
404 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2
Turn straight onto MD 108
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
3
Continue on MD 108
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 29 North: Baltimore
5
Merge onto US 29
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 25B
Toward I 70 West: Frederick
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 59
Toward MD 144
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Meadow Road
452 ft
·
14 sec
·
Meadow Road
12
Turn right onto MD 144
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old National Pike
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Bartonsville Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bartonsville Road
14
Turn right onto Hines Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hines Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hines Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Bartonsville, MD
Morning in Bartonsville on Friday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Columbia, MD to Bartonsville, MD covers 36.6 miles and takes about 43m 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 18.3 miles from Columbia, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 10 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbia, MD to Bartonsville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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