Columbia, South Carolina to The Villages: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from The Villages?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to The Villages is 354.3 miles (570.2 km) as the crow flies. The Villages is located S of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.1 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and The Villages 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 The Villages. 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.