How far is La Plata, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between La Plata and Columbia is 49.67 miles (79.94 km).
Flight distance from La Plata, MD to Columbia, MD is 49.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from La Plata to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from La Plata, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 65.51 miles (105.42 km) by car.
Driving from La Plata to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 18 minutes.
#1 La Plata
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 9800 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°31'45"N 76°58'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.5292900 |
| Longitude | -76.9752500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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 La Plata and Columbia
The distance between La Plata and Columbia is 105 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 10 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 La Plata and Columbia. The current time is 03:08:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.75 liters (2.31 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Plata and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Plata to Columbia is $7.78 (diesel $10.19).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $7.78 | $9.08 | $9.8 | $10.19 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between La Plata and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
