How far is Boiling Springs, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, SC to Columbia, SC is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Columbia.
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Start on Boiling Springs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on SC 70
5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70
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Continue on Denmark Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road
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Continue on Hagood Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Lafayette Avenue
2860 ft · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn slight right onto Charleston Highway
999 ft · 23 sec · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Meeting Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Boiling Springs 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.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Boiling Springs and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Columbia?
The road trip is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Neeses is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Boiling Springs and 33.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64 miles (103 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boiling Springs and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Neeses
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 Neeses.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 5,076 |
| Coordinates | 33.1351500, -81.4312200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
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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