Columbia, South Carolina to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Fort Lauderdale?
The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Fort Lauderdale is 547 miles (880.3 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.4 miles, taking about 13h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale. 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.
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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator