Columbia, South Carolina to New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603 miles 970.4 km · straight line
707.8 miles actual route 1139.1 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from New York?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to New York is 603 miles (970.4 km) as the crow flies. New York is located NE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.8 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and New York in New York.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & New York

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM