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.
#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 |
#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 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 23:21:13.
| 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 November 13, 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.
