How far is Towson, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Towson and Columbia is 16.88 miles (27.17 km).
Flight distance from Towson, MD to Columbia, MD is 16.88 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Towson, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 23.66 miles (38.08 km) by car.
Driving from Towson to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Towson
Suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, United States
| Population | 55197 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°24'5"N 76°36'7"W |
| Latitude | 39.4015000 |
| Longitude | -76.6019100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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 Towson and Columbia
The distance between Towson and Columbia is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 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 Towson and Columbia. The current time is 01:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.16 liters (0.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Towson and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Towson to Columbia is $2.81 (diesel $3.68).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $2.81 | $3.28 | $3.54 | $3.68 |
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 Towson 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 Towson 15.28 miles (25 km)
Driving distance from Hanover, MD to Towson 25.12 miles (40 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to Towson 33.16 miles (53 km)
Driving distance from North Bel Air, MD to Towson 20.1 miles (32 km)
