How far is Kensington, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Kensington and Columbia is 17.64 miles (28.39 km).
Flight distance from Kensington, MD to Columbia, MD is 17.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Kensington, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 22.11 miles (35.58 km) by car.
Driving from Kensington to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 2448 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°4'59"N 76°34'48"W |
| Latitude | 39.0831700 |
| Longitude | -76.5799600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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 Kensington and Columbia
The distance between Kensington and Columbia is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 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 Kensington and Columbia. The current time is 09:45:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.95 liters (0.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kensington and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kensington to Columbia is $2.62 (diesel $3.44).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $2.62 | $3.06 | $3.31 | $3.44 |
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 December 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kensington and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
