How far is Forest Heights, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest Heights and Columbia is 30.96 miles (49.83 km).
Flight distance from Forest Heights, MD to Columbia, MD is 30.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest Heights, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 46 miles (74.03 km) by car.
Driving from Forest Heights to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Forest Heights
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 2558 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°48'34"N 76°59'53"W |
| Latitude | 38.8095600 |
| Longitude | -76.9980300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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 Forest Heights and Columbia
The distance between Forest Heights and Columbia is 74 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 49 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 Forest Heights and Columbia. The current time is 06:52:21.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.14 liters (1.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest Heights and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest Heights to Columbia is $5.46 (diesel $7.15).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $5.46 | $6.38 | $6.88 | $7.15 |
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 November 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest 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 Forest Heights 57.72 miles (93 km)
Driving distance from South Bel Air, MD to Forest Heights 74.86 miles (120 km)
