How far is Columbia, MD from Annapolis, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Annapolis is 25.97 miles (41.79 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, MD to Annapolis, MD is 25.97 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Maryland to Annapolis, Maryland is: 34.65 miles (55.77 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Annapolis will take approximately 00 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Columbia
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W |
| Latitude | 39.2403800 |
| Longitude | -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Annapolis
City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city
| Population | 39524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°58'43"N 76°29'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.9785900 |
| Longitude | -76.4918400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Annapolis: School Street (-76.491792,38.978586)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Annapolis
The distance between Columbia and Annapolis is 56 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 37 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 Columbia and Annapolis. The current time is 17:02:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.63 liters (1.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Annapolis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Annapolis is $4.11 (diesel $5.39).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $4.11 | $4.8 | $5.18 | $5.39 |
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 January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Annapolis (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 Columbia 14.37 miles (23 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to Columbia 11.14 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Columbia 37.86 miles (61 km)
