How far is Baltimore, MD from Columbia, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Baltimore and Columbia is 12.64 miles (20.34 km).

Flight distance from Baltimore, MD to Columbia, MD is 12.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 18.23 miles (29.34 km) by car.

Driving from Baltimore to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It is located on the Patapsco River in central Maryland. Baltimore is a major center for the healthcare industry and is home to the Johns Hopkins University.

Population 586131
GPS Coordinates 39°17'25"N 76°36'44"W
Latitude 39.2903800
Longitude -76.6121900
Altitude 10
Country United States
Population
GPS Coordinates 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W
Latitude 39.2403800
Longitude -76.8394200
Altitude 124
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Baltimore and Columbia

The distance between Baltimore and Columbia is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Columbia. The current time is 16:28:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.44 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Baltimore and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Baltimore to Columbia is $2.16 (diesel $2.84).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $2.16 $2.53 $2.73 $2.84

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Baltimore and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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