How far is Rockville, MD from Columbia, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rockville and Columbia is 19.96 miles (32.13 km).

Flight distance from Rockville, MD to Columbia, MD is 19.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rockville, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 31.15 miles (50.13 km) by car.

Driving from Rockville to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Rockville

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Mall and the National Air and Space Museum.

Population 69512
GPS Coordinates 39°5'2"N 77°9'10"W
Latitude 39.0840000
Longitude -77.1527600
Altitude 137
Country United States
Population
GPS Coordinates 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W
Latitude 39.2403800
Longitude -76.8394200
Altitude 124
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rockville and Columbia

The distance between Rockville and Columbia is 50 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Rockville and Columbia. The current time is 12:06:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.16 liters (1.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rockville and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rockville to Columbia is $3.7 (diesel $4.84).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $3.7 $4.32 $4.66 $4.84

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rockville 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

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Driving distance from Annapolis, MD to Rockville 44.84 miles (72 km)

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Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Rockville 39.57 miles (64 km)

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Driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Rockville 11.35 miles (18 km)

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Driving distance from Bowie, MD to Rockville 31.17 miles (50 km)

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Driving distance from Catonsville, MD to Rockville 34.98 miles (56 km)

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Driving distance from College Park, MD to Rockville 19.63 miles (32 km)

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Driving distance from Cumberland, MD to Rockville 116.43 miles (187 km)

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Driving distance from Essex, MD to Rockville 47.05 miles (76 km)

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Driving distance from Frederick, MD to Rockville 29.03 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Greenbelt, MD to Rockville 20.62 miles (33 km)

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