How far is Columbia, SC from North Charleston, SC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and North Charleston is 100.03 miles (160.99 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, SC to North Charleston, SC is 100.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Columbia to North Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, South Carolina to North Charleston, South Carolina is: 111.64 miles (179.67 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to North Charleston will take approximately 01 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 North Charleston

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina. It is located on the Cooper River in southeastern South Carolina. North Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the North Charleston Coliseum and the North Charleston Museum.

Population 118752
GPS Coordinates 32°51'17"N 79°58'29"W
Latitude 32.8546200
Longitude -79.9748100
Altitude 6
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and North Charleston

The distance between Columbia and North Charleston is 180 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 59 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 Columbia and North Charleston. The current time is 14:14:36.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.91 liters (3.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and North Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to North Charleston is $12.23 (diesel $16.45).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $12.23 $13.9 $15.3 $16.45

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 19, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and North Charleston (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

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