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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.72 mi
01h 32m
Flight
64.01 mi
103.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.01 mi
Kilometers
103.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.72 mi
Kilometers
113.82 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, May 3, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Sun, May 3, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-05-03T02:37
Arrive Columbia
Sun, May 3, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Neeses
SC

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Boiling Springs
37.2 mi
00h 46m
To Columbia
33.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on SC 70

    5.1 mi · 9 min · SC 70

  7. 7

    Continue on Denmark Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Denmark Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Hagood Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Carolina Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 321

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  15. 15

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Lafayette Avenue

    2860 ft · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Charleston Highway

    999 ft · 23 sec · Charleston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Meeting Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Meeting Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Gervais Street

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 33%
Denmark Road
6.71 mi · 9%
Charleston Highway
5.9 mi · 8%
SC 70
5.05 mi · 7%
Carolina Highway
4.95 mi · 7%
Highway 321
4.88 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neeses
00h 46m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neeses, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neeses.

RAIL

Denmark

23 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

52 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

92 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

97 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 km).

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#1 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates33.1351500, -81.4312200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs Road (-81.431239, 33.135106)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Springs and Columbia. The current time is 02:37:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.