How far is Columbia, SC from Boiling Springs, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Boiling Springs, SC is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64 miles (103 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Boiling Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Boiling Springs.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Continue on Meeting Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn slight left onto Charleston Highway
1964 ft · 40 sec · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto D Avenue
91 m · 7 sec · D Avenue
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Continue on Platt Springs Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Platt Springs Road
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Turn left onto Williams Street
2789 ft · 2 min · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Carolina Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway
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Turn right onto Hagood Street
2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street
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Continue on Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Boiling Springs.
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.
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 Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Boiling Springs?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 37.4 miles from Columbia and 37.3 miles from Boiling Springs.
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 10.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Boiling Springs.
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 Columbia and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 5,076 |
| Coordinates | 33.1351500, -81.4312200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.61 | $25.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
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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