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

378 miles 608.3 km · straight line
453.6 miles estimated 730 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
183° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Orlando?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Orlando is 378 miles (608.3 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.6 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Orlando in Florida.

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. 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 Orlando. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Orlando

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients