Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Four Corners, MD
Gabriel Ramos
Columbia, MD to Four Corners, MD is 18.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Columbia Pike, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Maryland's Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it more of a local commute than a scenic journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a short segment connecting to other nearby destinations. Consider this an easy, straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 18.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles along Columbia Pike. As you transition to Colesville Road and then Clarksville Pike, be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The route demands your attention due to its numerous turns, making it feel more like a series of connected neighborhoods rather than a continuous road.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Timberwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 193 / University Boulevard East
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| Colesville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pierce Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Timberwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| University Boulevard West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Four Corners, MD.
Start on this road
Turn straight onto MD 108
Continue on MD 108
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 29
Continue on US 29
Take the exit
Turn left onto Timberwood Avenue
Turn right onto Pierce Drive
Turn right onto Lexington Drive
Turn right onto MD 193
Arrive at destination
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa,Su 06:00-20:30
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, short detour
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: breakfast;coffee_shop;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: greek
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: sandwich;pizza;italian
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Silver Spring, MD
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 04:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Burtonsville, MD
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-24:00; Sa 06:00-00:30; Su 06...
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Boundary_stone
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Columbia on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Four Corners on Friday
Local time
11:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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