How far is Columbia, SC from Andrews, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Andrews, SC is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.19 mi
02h 12m
Flight
92.81 mi
149.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.81 mi
Kilometers
149.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.19 mi
Kilometers
170.9 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andrews
Wed, Apr 22, 3:10 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-22T12:58
Arrive Andrews
Wed, Apr 22, 3:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Paxville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Columbia
53.1 mi
01h 06m
To Andrews
53.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Andrews.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Andrews.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Andrews.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 34%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 25%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 14%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 13%
North Guignard Drive
3.62 mi · 3%
Millwood Avenue
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Continue on Garners Ferry Road

36.2 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxville
01h 06m from Columbia
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Andrews?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Paxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Columbia and 53.1 miles from Andrews.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Andrews.

Stop Ideas Near Paxville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paxville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Summerton Town Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Summerton Town Hall

Summerton , SC
10 Main St, Summerton, SC 29148
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kingstree

50 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

62 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

69 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

75 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Andrews. Straight-line distance: 92.81 mi (149.37 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Andrews

#2 Andrews

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,866
Coordinates33.4512800, -79.5609000
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Andrews (-79.5609, 33.45128)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.71
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.85 $29.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.61 $33.22
Premium $4.78 $17.92 $35.83
Diesel $5.62 $21.09 $42.18

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Andrews. The current time is 12:58:05.

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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.