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

313.6 miles 504.7 km · straight line
376.3 miles estimated 605.6 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Suffolk?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Suffolk is 313.6 miles (504.7 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located NE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.3 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 105 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients