Columbia, South Carolina to Fuquay-Varina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.5 miles 269.5 km · straight line
209.3 miles estimated 336.9 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Fuquay-Varina?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Fuquay-Varina is 167.5 miles (269.5 km) as the crow flies. Fuquay-Varina is located NE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.3 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Columbia, South Carolina and Fuquay-Varina. 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 Fuquay-Varina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 4min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Fuquay-Varina

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Fuquay-Varina
35.58°N, 78.80°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients