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

256.1 miles 412.1 km · straight line
290.1 miles actual route 466.9 km · driving distance
5h 19min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
188° S bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Jacksonville, Florida is 256.1 miles (412.1 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Florida is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 290.1 miles, taking about 5h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida in Florida.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 19min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 23min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 3min $35–$102* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Jacksonville, Florida

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM