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

330.2 miles 531.4 km · straight line
396.2 miles estimated 637.7 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Harrisonburg is 330.2 miles (531.4 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located NNE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.2 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients