How far is Potomac Heights, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potomac Heights and Columbia is 46.55 miles (74.91 km).
Flight distance from Potomac Heights, MD to Columbia, MD is 46.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Potomac Heights to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potomac Heights, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 65.28 miles (105.06 km) by car.
Driving from Potomac Heights to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Potomac Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 1117 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°36'31"N 77°8'26"W |
| Latitude | 38.6087300 |
| Longitude | -77.1405300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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 Potomac Heights and Columbia
The distance between Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights and Columbia. The current time is 18:13:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 37 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 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.72 liters (2.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potomac Heights and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potomac Heights to Columbia is $7.75 (diesel $10.15).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $7.75 | $9.05 | $9.77 | $10.15 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights 74.66 miles (120 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Potomac Heights 94.66 miles (152 km)
Driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Potomac Heights 91.8 miles (148 km)
