Columbia, South Carolina to Jacksonville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

212 miles 341.2 km · straight line
265 miles estimated 426.5 km · driving distance
5h 20min estimated drive time
$26 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Jacksonville, North Carolina?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 212 miles (341.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located ENE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 265 miles, taking about 5h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Jacksonville, North Carolina 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 20min $26 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 24min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 4min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients