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

393.5 miles 633.2 km · straight line
472.1 miles estimated 759.8 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Morgantown?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Morgantown is 393.5 miles (633.2 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located N of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.1 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Morgantown in West 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients