How far is Columbia, MD from Hanover, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Hanover is 6.99 miles (11.25 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, MD to Hanover, MD is 6.99 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Maryland to Hanover, Maryland is: 11.14 miles (17.94 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Hanover will take approximately 00 hours 15 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 Hanover
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°11'34"N 76°43'27"W |
| Latitude | 39.1928900 |
| Longitude | -76.7241400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Hanover: (-76.724133,39.192774)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Hanover
The distance between Columbia and Hanover is 18 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 11 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 Hanover. The current time is 18:34:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.49 liters (0.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Hanover.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Hanover is $1.32 (diesel $1.73).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $1.32 | $1.55 | $1.67 | $1.73 |
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 Hanover (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 New Mexico, MD to Columbia 37.86 miles (61 km)
