Distance from New York City to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Columbia (MD) is 183 miles or 294 kilometers or 159 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Columbia is 208 miles (335 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 25 miles or 41 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Columbia is 183 miles or 294 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Columbia?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD is 0 hours 25 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Columbia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between New York City, NY and Columbia, MD
This map shows the distance from New York City, NY, Usa to Columbia, MD, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from New York City, New York to Columbia, Maryland is displayed below.

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbia, Maryland is 208 miles or 335 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD is 208 miles or 335 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Columbia, Maryland.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Columbia, Maryland is approximately 208 miles (335 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Columbia, MD?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Columbia take?
New York City and Columbia are 4 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between New York City and Columbia

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Columbia (MD) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-18, 11:00:39 EST2025-12-18, 11:00:39 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Columbia Maryland, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Columbia, MD in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 208 mi 335 km 180.63 nmi
Straight line distance 183 mi 294 km 159 nmi
Difference 25 mi 41 km 21 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 14' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 50' 21.9''
Latitude39.24038
Longitude-76.83942
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Columbia

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Columbia, MD
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 14 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 29 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 27 minutes