Origin
Columbia, MD
Morning in Columbia on Monday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, MD
RDNE Stock project
Prince Frederick, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m 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, Old Annapolis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
29.9 miles from Columbia, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 59.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 108 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Prince Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 108 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Annapolis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 100 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 170 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 170 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Telegraph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 32 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
MD 108 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Prince Frederick, MD.
1
Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
404 ft
·
10 sec
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MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
2
Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
3
Continue on Clarksville Pike
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
4
Turn straight onto Old Annapolis Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Annapolis Road
5
Take the ramp left toward MD 100 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MD 100 East
6
Merge slight left
8.6 mi
·
11 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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MD 170: Linthicum, Odenton
8
Keep slight right to continue on MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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MD 170 South: Telegraph Road, Odenton
9
Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Telegraph Road
10
Turn left onto MD 32 East: Annapolis
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
MD 32 East: Annapolis
11
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Burns Crossing Road, Gambrills, Odenton
13
Turn left onto Burns Crossing Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Burns Crossing Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Annapolis Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Annapolis Road
15
Turn right onto Robert Crain Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert Crain Highway
16
Continue on North West Crain Highway
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North West Crain Highway
17
Turn left onto Village Drive West
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Village Drive West
18
Turn right onto Old Crain Highway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Crain Highway
19
Continue on Marlboro Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Marlboro Pike
20
Turn right onto Green Landing Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Green Landing Road
21
Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MD 4 South
22
Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephanie Roper Highway
23
Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Maryland Boulevard
24
Continue on North Solomons Island Road
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
North Solomons Island Road
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
26
Turn left
200 ft
·
19 sec
27
Turn left
161 ft
·
12 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.9 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 46m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59.9 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.9 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prince Frederick, MD than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, MD so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, MD
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbia, MD.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.9 mi from Columbia, MD · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prince Frederick, MD
The final approach into Prince Frederick, MD usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Prince Frederick, MD.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.91 one way
$19.82 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.85 | $21.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Prince Frederick, MD
Morning in Prince Frederick on Monday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1h 32m 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 Prince Frederick, MD covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, Old Annapolis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.9 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 $9.91 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.
The drive from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, MD to Prince Frederick, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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