How far is Surfside Beach, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Surfside Beach and Columbia is 121.47 miles (195.48 km).
Flight distance from Surfside Beach, SC to Columbia, SC is 121.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Surfside Beach to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Surfside Beach, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 159.03 miles (255.93 km) by car.
Driving from Surfside Beach to Columbia will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4580 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°36'22"N 78°58'23"W |
| Latitude | 33.6060000 |
| Longitude | -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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 Surfside Beach and Columbia
The distance between Surfside Beach and Columbia is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 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 Surfside Beach and Columbia. The current time is 00:23:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.24 liters (5.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Surfside Beach and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Surfside Beach to Columbia is $17.42 (diesel $23.43).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $17.42 | $19.8 | $21.8 | $23.43 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach 290.39 miles (467 km)
Driving distance from Hilton Head Island, SC to Surfside Beach 190.29 miles (306 km)
Driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Surfside Beach 91.18 miles (147 km)
