Charlotte to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.4 miles 137.5 km · straight line
92 miles actual route 148 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
187° S bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Charlotte to Columbia, South Carolina is 85.4 miles (137.5 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located S of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte and Columbia, South Carolina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charlotte to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 291.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM