How far is Bennettsville, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Columbia, SC is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennettsville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennettsville and Columbia.
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Start on West Market Street
77 m · 17 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Liberty Street
101 m · 19 sec · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
14.3 mi · 16 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Turn right onto Lamar Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamar Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Lamar Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamar Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lamar Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennettsville and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lamar Highway
Merge slight left
57.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bennettsville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Bennettsville and 52 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.50 one way or $28.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bennettsville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bishopville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 88.04 mi (141.69 km).
#1 Bennettsville
City located in the U.
| Population | 7,455 |
| Coordinates | 34.6173800, -79.6847800 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.50 | $28.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.21 | $32.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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