Origin
Columbia, MD
Afternoon in Columbia on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Stevensville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Stevensville, MD
Carly Dernetz
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Stevensville, MD covers 39.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MD 100, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Governor Ritchie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on MD 100. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Columbia, MD to Stevensville, MD covers 39.3 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MD 100 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (MD 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MD 100
Merge onto MD 100
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MD 10 / Arundel Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10 / Arundel Expressway toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MD 8: Stevensville, Romancoke
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MD 8: Stevensville, Romancoke
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 100 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 10 mi | 14m |
| Governor Ritchie Highway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Ritchie Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Annapolis Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Arundel Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MD 100
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Stevensville, 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
Turn straight onto MD 108
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Annapolis Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward MD 100 East
6
Merge onto MD 100
16 mi
·
21 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto MD 10; MD 100
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arundel Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Arundel Expressway
Toward MD 10 South: Severna Park
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto MD 2
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ritchie Highway
10
Continue on MD 2
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Governor Ritchie Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 50 East, US 301 North: Bay Bridge
12
Merge onto US 50; US 301
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward MD 8: Stevensville, Romancoke
14
Keep slight left at fork
448 ft
·
12 sec
Toward MD 8: Stevensville, Romancoke
15
Turn left onto MD 8
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Business Parkway
16
Turn right onto MD 18
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right onto Ford Court
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ford Court
19
Arrive at destination
Ford Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Columbia, MD · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Stevensville, MD
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Stevensville, 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
$6.52 one way
$13.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stevensville, MD
Afternoon in Stevensville on Friday
Local time
2:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
7 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
58m 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 Stevensville, MD covers 39.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 100, Blue Star Memorial Highway, Governor Ritchie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.52 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 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles (MD 100): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (MD 10 / Arundel Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbia, MD to Stevensville, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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