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

571.5 miles 919.7 km · straight line
634.5 miles actual route 1021.1 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Miami?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Miami is 571.5 miles (919.7 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 634.5 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Miami in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 11min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Miami

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM