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

Distance by Flight

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

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

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from North Charleston to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from North Charleston, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 109.81 miles (176.72 km) by car.

Driving from North Charleston to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 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
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between North Charleston and Columbia

The distance between North Charleston and Columbia is 177 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 57 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 North Charleston and Columbia. The current time is 10:01:31.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.67 liters (3.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Charleston and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Charleston to Columbia is $12.03 (diesel $16.18).

South Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.1 $3.53 $3.88 $4.18
Total $12.03 $13.67 $15.05 $16.18

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North 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

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Driving distance from Aiken, SC to North Charleston 127.48 miles (205 km)

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Driving distance from Anderson, SC to North Charleston 231.73 miles (373 km)

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Driving distance from Conway, SC to North Charleston 101.17 miles (163 km)

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Driving distance from Florence, SC to North Charleston 129.65 miles (209 km)

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Driving distance from Greenville, SC to North Charleston 207.13 miles (333 km)

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Driving distance from Greer, SC to North Charleston 210.87 miles (339 km)

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