Buffalo, New York to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.9 miles 1005.6 km · straight line
749.8 miles estimated 1206.7 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
191° SSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Columbia, South Carolina is 624.9 miles (1005.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located SSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.8 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Columbia, South Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients