Origin
Pumphrey, MD
Late night in Pumphrey on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pumphrey, MD to Columbia, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pumphrey, MD to Columbia, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, MD 100, Baltimore Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Pumphrey, MD to Columbia, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 5.7 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 near Gibbons Avenue.
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 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gibbons Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
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Gibbons Avenue
Turn right onto Gibbons Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m 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 11B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43B
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
7
16 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~23m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| MD 100 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Baltimore Beltway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Columbia Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Belle Grove Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Camp Meade Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gibbons Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Elizabeth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumphrey, MD and Columbia, MD.
1
Start on Elizabeth Avenue
48 ft
·
4 sec
·
Elizabeth Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gibbons Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gibbons Avenue
3
Turn left onto MD 170
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Belle Grove Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MD 170
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Camp Meade Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 695 West: Towson
6
Merge onto I 695
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 11B
Toward I 95 South: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 43B
Toward MD 100 West: Ellicott City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto MD 100
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MD 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 29 South: Washington
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto US 29
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
Columbia Pike
13
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.
14
Arrive at destination
Exit 21B
Toward MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Pumphrey, MD to Columbia, MD covers 17.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, MD 100, Baltimore Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Pumphrey, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gibbons Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pumphrey, 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.
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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