Origin
Columbia, MD
Evening in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Silver Hill, MD
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Silver Hill, MD
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Silver Hill, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Columbia Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 36.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 24 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward South Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
8
31.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbia, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
Washington
23.9 mi in
|
~32m
Annapolis
29.5 mi in
|
~40m
Kenilworth Terrace
31.1 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Baltimore-Washington Parkway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Columbia Pike | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Patuxent Freeway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Fort Davis Drive Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Kenilworth Avenue Freeway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Minnesota Avenue Northeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| Branch Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Silver Hill, 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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
5
Merge onto US 29
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia Pike
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 16A
Toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
8
Merge onto MD 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 22B
Toward South Washington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MD 201
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenilworth Avenue Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
259 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Minnesota Avenue, Kenilworth Terrace
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
343 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Minnesota Avenue Northeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left onto Ridge Road Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road Southeast
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Fort Davis Drive Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Davis Drive Southeast
21
At end of road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
22
Turn right onto Southern Avenue Southeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Southern Avenue Southeast
23
Turn left onto MD 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Branch Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto MD 5
260 ft
·
9 sec
·
Branch Avenue
25
Turn left onto MD 414
73 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bonita Street
26
Turn right onto MD 414
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Silver Hill Road
27
Arrive at destination
MD 414
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from Columbia, MD · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Hill, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Silver Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 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 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
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
Silver Hill, MD
Evening in Silver Hill on Thursday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
15 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
55m 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 Silver Hill, MD covers 36.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Columbia 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 18.4 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 $6.10 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 24 decision points packed into just 36.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Columbia, MD and Silver Hill, MD, road signs point toward Washington, Annapolis and Kenilworth Terrace.
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