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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.77 mi
01h 47m
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
74.77 mi
Kilometers
120.33 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Mon, Apr 13, 4:31 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Mon, Apr 13, 6:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-13T14:43
Arrive Boiling Springs
Mon, Apr 13, 4:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Neeses
SC

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

From Columbia
37.4 mi
00h 53m
To Boiling Springs
37.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Meeting Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Meeting Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Charleston Highway

    1964 ft · 40 sec · Charleston Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto D Avenue

    91 m · 7 sec · D Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Platt Springs Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Platt Springs Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Williams Street

    2789 ft · 2 min · Williams Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Highway 321

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Southbound Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Savannah Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Carolina Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hagood Street

    2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Barnwell Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Allen Street

    1 km · 1 min · Allen Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 32%
Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 16%
Charleston Highway
5.92 mi · 8%
Carolina Highway
4.95 mi · 7%
Highway 321
4.84 mi · 6%
Southbound Road
4.15 mi · 6%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
64 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neeses
00h 53m from Columbia
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Columbia and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 64.01 mi (103.02 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 Boiling Springs

City in North Carolina, USA

Population5,076
Coordinates33.1351500, -81.4312200
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Boiling Springs. The current time is 14:43:58.

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.