How far is Charleston, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Charleston and Columbia is 105.87 miles (170.38 km).
Flight distance from Charleston, SC to Columbia, SC is 105.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Charleston to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 115.81 miles (186.38 km) by car.
Driving from Charleston to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 51 minutes.
#1 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Ashley and Cooper rivers in southeastern South Carolina. Charleston is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Charleston Museum and the Fort Sumter National Monument.
| Population | 139714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°46'36"N 79°55'51"W |
| Latitude | 32.7765700 |
| Longitude | -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Columbia
The distance between Charleston and Columbia is 186 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 04 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Charleston and Columbia. The current time is 07:19:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.47 liters (4.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Columbia is $12.69 (diesel $17.07).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $12.69 | $14.42 | $15.87 | $17.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charleston and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Anderson County Airport, SC to Charleston 246.76 miles (397 km)
Driving distance from Hanahan, SC to Charleston 12.46 miles (20 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Charleston 104.13 miles (168 km)
