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

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Montreal?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Montreal is 887.2 miles (1427.8 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1064.7 miles, taking about 21h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Columbia, South Carolina is in South Carolina, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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