Day trip from Charleston to Columbia
Columbia lies 170 km (106 mi) north-west of Charleston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 170 km (106 mi) apart, Columbia is a realistic day trip from Charleston: about 2 h 46 min each way by road.
| Charleston | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 132,609 | 142,416 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 29401–29492 | 29201–29292 |
What to see in Columbia
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County Public Library | 1,882,900 | 2017 |
The busiest is Richland County Public Library at 1,882,900 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Columbia
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Staying in Columbia
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Charleston?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Charleston; by road roughly 208 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Charleston to Columbia by road?
About 2 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Charleston and Columbia?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.