Origin
Green Haven, MD
Evening in Green Haven on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Haven, MD to Columbia, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Haven, MD
Jonathan Cooper
Columbia, MD
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Haven, MD to Columbia, MD covers 21.6 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Mountain Road, Outing Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near MD 177 / Mountain Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MD 177 / Mountain Road
Turn right onto MD 177 / Mountain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward MD 100 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward MD 100 West
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge onto MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 29 South: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 29 South: Washington
8
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Searc...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway | 16.8 mi | 22m |
| Mountain Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Outing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 207th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Haven, MD and Columbia, MD.
1
Start on 207th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
207th Street
2
Turn left onto Outing Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Outing Avenue
3
Turn right onto MD 177
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward MD 100 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto MD 100
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 29 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
Columbia Pike
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Columbia, MD
Evening in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Green Haven, MD to Columbia, MD covers 21.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway, Mountain Road, Outing Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Green Haven, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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 8 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (MD 177 / Mountain Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (MD 100 / Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Green Haven, MD to Columbia, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
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