Origin
Columbia, MD
Morning in Columbia on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Temple Hills, MD
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
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6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
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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Temple Hills, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MD to Temple Hills, MD covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m 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 $7.02 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
21.2 miles from Columbia, MD
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 42.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Temple Hills, MD is easy. At 59m 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 Temple Hills, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MD 108 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MD 32 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shaker Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patuxent Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | 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 Temple Hills, 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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
5
Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Columbia Pike
6
Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MD 32 East: Fort Meade
7
Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
8
Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Patuxent Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 South: Washington
10
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
38 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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MD 5: Waldorf, Silver Hill
12
Keep slight right to continue on Silver Hill
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Silver Hill
13
Keep slight left to continue on Auth Road, Strayer University
292 ft
·
15 sec
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Auth Road, Strayer University
14
Turn left onto Auth Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Auth Road
15
Merge slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Branch Avenue
16
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
17
Turn straight onto Saint Barnabas Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Barnabas Road
18
Turn left onto Temple Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Temple Hill Road
19
Continue on Temple Hill Road
125 ft
·
3 sec
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Temple Hill Road
20
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 21.2 miles from Columbia, MD, or about 29m 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 42.4 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.2 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Temple Hills, 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 42.4 miles and 59m.
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 21.2 mi from Columbia, MD · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Columbia, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Temple Hills, MD
The final approach into Temple Hills, 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 Temple Hills, 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
$7.02 one way
$14.03 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.22 | $16.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Temple Hills, MD
Morning in Temple Hills on Monday
Local time
6:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
22 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
59m 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 Temple Hills, MD covers 42.4 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MD 108 West, Clarksville Pike, US 29 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $7.02 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 Temple Hills, MD is easy. At 59m 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 Temple Hills, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, MD to Temple Hills, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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