How far is Columbia, SC from Cane Savannah, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Cane Savannah, SC is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
38.7 mi
00h 52m
Flight
34.19 mi
55.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.19 mi
Kilometers
55.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.7 mi
Kilometers
62.28 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cane Savannah
Sun, May 31, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, May 31, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-31T16:35
Arrive Cane Savannah
Sun, May 31, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Eastover
SC

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

From Columbia
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Cane Savannah
19.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Cane Savannah.

  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

    29.3 mi · 35 min · Garners Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Patriot Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Patriot Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North St Pauls Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North St Pauls Church Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North St Pauls Church Road

    3177 ft · 1 min · North St Pauls Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wedgefield Road

    22 m · 1 sec · Wedgefield Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wedgefield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
29.3 mi · 76%
Patriot Parkway
2.92 mi · 8%
North St Pauls Church Road
2.45 mi · 6%
Millwood Avenue
1.38 mi · 4%
Devine Street
1.34 mi · 3%
Gervais Street
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Continue on Garners Ferry Road

29.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 26m from Columbia
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny near Cane Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Cane Savannah?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Columbia and 19.4 miles from Cane Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbia and Partly Sunny near Cane Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

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Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Cane Savannah. Straight-line distance: 34.19 mi (55.02 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 Cane Savannah

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,117
Coordinates33.9018200, -80.4503600
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Cane Savannah (-80.45036, 33.90182)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.85
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.43 $10.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.78 $6.55 $13.09
Diesel $5.62 $7.70 $15.41

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Cane Savannah. The current time is 16:35:45.

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.