How far is California, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between California and Columbia is 67.36 miles (108.41 km).
Flight distance from California, MD to Columbia, MD is 67.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from California to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from California, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 87.17 miles (140.29 km) by car.
Driving from California to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 44 minutes.
#1 California
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°18'1"N 76°30'27"W |
| Latitude | 38.3004000 |
| Longitude | -76.5074500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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 California and Columbia
The distance between California and Columbia is 140 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 33 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 California and Columbia. The current time is 01:31:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.64 liters (3.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between California and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from California to Columbia is $10.35 (diesel $13.56).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $10.35 | $12.09 | $13.04 | $13.56 |
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 December 29, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between California 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
Driving distance from Gwynn Oak, MD to California 90 miles (145 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to California 80.02 miles (129 km)
