Origin
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Rossmoor, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Rossmoor, MD
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Columbia, MD to Rossmoor, MD is 19.1 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Clarksville Pike and Georgia Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Maryland, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick errand or a leisurely drive without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Pike | 10 mi | 16m |
| Georgia Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Ashton Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Olney Sandy Spring Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Old Baltimore Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Leisure World Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennfield Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Leisure World Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clarksville Pike
— 10 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Rossmoor, 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
10.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Clarksville Pike
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on MD 108
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Ashton Road
4
Continue on MD 108
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Olney Sandy Spring Road
5
Turn left onto Old Baltimore Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Baltimore Road
6
Turn left onto MD 97
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Georgia Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Rossmoor Boulevard
372 ft
·
11 sec
·
Rossmoor Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
9
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
288 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pennfield Circle
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Leisure World Boulevard
11
Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Leisure World Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Vantage Hill Road
13
Arrive at destination
Vantage Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
4
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Turn left onto MD 97 / Georgia Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Pennfield Circle
Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
Navigation decision point
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Pennfield Circle
At end of road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
Navigation decision point
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Vantage Hill Road
Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Rossmoor, MD
Late night in Rossmoor on Sunday
Local time
3:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with zero highway share, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles on Clarksville Pike, offering a consistent segment before encountering turns. As you transition to Georgia Avenue and Ashton Road, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in direction typical of neighborhood and town driving. This isn't a route for cruising at high speeds; it requires your attention for navigation and managing traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on Clarksville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Pennfield Circle): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on Clarksville Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (MD 97 / Georgia Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Pennfield Circle): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossmoor, MD before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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