How far is Bowie, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bowie and Columbia is 21.38 miles (34.41 km).
Flight distance from Bowie, MD to Columbia, MD is 21.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bowie, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 32.41 miles (52.16 km) by car.
Driving from Bowie to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Bowie is known for its many parks and green spaces.
| Population | 58212 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°56'34"N 76°43'49"W |
| Latitude | 38.9427800 |
| Longitude | -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W |
| Latitude | 39.2403800 |
| Longitude | -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: (-76.839402,39.240355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bowie and Columbia
The distance between Bowie and Columbia is 52 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 34 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 Bowie and Columbia. The current time is 06:52:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.33 liters (1.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bowie and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bowie to Columbia is $3.85 (diesel $5.04).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $3.85 | $4.49 | $4.85 | $5.04 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bowie and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
