Columbia, South Carolina to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Washington DC?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Washington DC is 405.2 miles (652.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.