Origin
Columbia, MD
Evening in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.1 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Mitchellville, MD
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The drive from Columbia, MD to Mitchellville, MD covers 30.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, US 29 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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.
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 30.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, MD to Mitchellville, MD is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MD to Mitchellville, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 108 West | — | — |
| Clarksville Pike | — | — |
| US 29 South | — | — |
| Columbia Pike | — | — |
| MD 32 East | — | — |
| Shaker Drive | — | — |
| Patuxent Freeway | — | — |
| Baltimore Washington Parkway South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Mitchellville, MD.
Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
Continue on Clarksville Pike
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Baltimore Washington Parkway South, Washington
Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward MD 197 North
Keep slight left to continue on MD 197 South: Bowie
Turn left onto Laurel Bowie Road
Continue on Collington Road
Turn right onto Northview Drive
Turn right onto Nottinghill Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Oak Road
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Columbia, MD · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mitchellville, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.47 | $10.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Evening in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Mitchellville on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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.
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