How far is West Laurel, MD from Columbia, MD?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Laurel and Columbia is 10.14 miles (16.32 km).
Flight distance from West Laurel, MD to Columbia, MD is 10.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Laurel, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 18.25 miles (29.37 km) by car.
Driving from West Laurel to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 22 minutes.
#1 West Laurel
Census designated place
| Population | 4230 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°6'4"N 76°53'59"W |
| Latitude | 39.1012200 |
| Longitude | -76.8997000 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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 West Laurel and Columbia
The distance between West Laurel and Columbia is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 West Laurel and Columbia. The current time is 18:00:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.44 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Laurel and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Laurel to Columbia is $2.17 (diesel $2.84).
Maryland gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.93 | $4.24 | $4.41 |
| Total | $2.17 | $2.53 | $2.73 | $2.84 |
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 December 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Laurel 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 West Laurel 26.13 miles (42 km)
Driving distance from New Mexico, MD to West Laurel 47.14 miles (76 km)
