How far is Potomac, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Potomac and Columbia is 25.04 miles (40.31 km).
Flight distance from Potomac, MD to Columbia, MD is 25.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Potomac, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 40.14 miles (64.6 km) by car.
Driving from Potomac to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 44965 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°1'5"N 77°12'31"W |
| Latitude | 39.0181700 |
| Longitude | -77.2085900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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 and Columbia
The distance between Potomac and Columbia is 65 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 43 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 and Columbia. The current time is 03:13:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.36 liters (1.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Potomac and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Potomac to Columbia is $4.76 (diesel $6.24).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $4.76 | $5.57 | $6.01 | $6.24 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Potomac 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 50.33 miles (81 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to Potomac 36.61 miles (59 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Potomac 49.91 miles (80 km)
Driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Potomac 73.79 miles (119 km)
