Columbia, South Carolina to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

642.5 miles 1034 km · straight line
771 miles estimated 1240.8 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is 642.5 miles (1034 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is located N of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 771 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Columbia, South Carolina is in South Carolina, United States, while Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients