Drive time
Charleston to Columbia
Quick answer
The drive from Charleston, SC to Columbia, SC is approximately 1 hr 46 min covering about 106 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
106 mi
Drive time
1 hr 46 min
Midpoint
33.39°, -80.48°
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Midpoint
33.3886°, -80.4830°
Charleston and Columbia are about 106 miles apart — each person drives roughly 53 miles.
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