Columbia, South Carolina to Dry Tortugas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Dry Tortugas?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Dry Tortugas is 656.9 miles (1057.2 km) as the crow flies. Dry Tortugas is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.3 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Dry Tortugas in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Dry Tortugas. 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.