How far is Columbia, SC from Batesburg, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Batesburg, SC is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
37.46 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.06 mi
48.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.06 mi
Kilometers
48.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.46 mi
Kilometers
60.29 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-16T03:26
Arrive Batesburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Gilbert
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Columbia
18.7 mi
00h 25m
To Batesburg
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Fairview Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Fairview Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Pine Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    36 m · 3 sec · West Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
24.3 mi · 65%
Fairview Road
6.77 mi · 18%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 7%
South Pine Street
1.52 mi · 4%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Huger Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Merge slight left

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
00h 25m from Columbia
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Batesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Columbia and 18.8 miles from Batesburg.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilbert, 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 Gilbert.

RAIL

Columbia

33 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

79 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Batesburg. Straight-line distance: 30.06 mi (48.38 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Batesburg

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

Population4,380
Coordinates33.9079200, -81.5473300
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Batesburg (-81.54733, 33.90792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.85 $11.69
Premium $4.78 $6.31 $12.61
Diesel $5.62 $7.42 $14.85

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Batesburg. The current time is 03:26:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.