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

564 miles 907.6 km · straight line
676.7 miles estimated 1089.1 km · driving distance
13h 37min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Erie?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Erie is 564 miles (907.6 km) as the crow flies. Erie is located N of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 676.7 miles, taking about 13h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Erie in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Erie. 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Erie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 37min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 20min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 42min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Erie

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients