Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 317 miles (510.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located NE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.4 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Richmond, Virginia in 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 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.