Origin
Columbia, MD
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MD to Spencerville, MD
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Spencerville, MD
Jonathan Borba
Trip Overview
This short, 13.9-mile drive from Columbia, MD to Spencerville, MD takes about 22 minutes and is entirely on local roads, with no highway driving. It's perfect for a single-day trip, and with a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, it's an economical option. The route winds through the Northeast region, staying within Maryland for the entire journey. Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate local streets, making it a straightforward local excursion rather than an epic adventure. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a quick, easy connection between two points without the hassle of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pike | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Spencerville Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Old Columbia Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clarksville Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Good Hope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Pike
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MD and Spencerville, 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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Clarksville Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
5
Merge onto US 29
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Columbia Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
8
Continue on Old Columbia Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Columbia Pike
9
Continue on MD 198
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Old Columbia Pike
10
Continue on MD 198
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Spencerville Road
11
Turn left onto Good Hope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Good Hope Road
12
Arrive at destination
Good Hope Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — 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
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge onto US 29 / Columbia Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Laurel, Burtonsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Laurel, Burtonsville
4
10 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Old Columbia Pike
Enter roundabout onto Old Columbia Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Spencerville, MD
Late night in Spencerville on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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?
The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.9 miles along Columbia Pike. This suggests a more relaxed pace, with the road likely changing character as you move from one local road to another, primarily using Columbia Pike, Spencerville Road, and Old Columbia Pike. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience due to the numerous directional changes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Columbia 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbia, MD and Spencerville, MD, road signs point toward Laurel and Burtonsville.
Laurel
9.7 mi in
|
~13m
Burtonsville
9.7 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 8.9 miles on Columbia 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 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles (US 29 / Columbia Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spencerville, 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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