How far is Columbia, SC from Catawba, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Catawba, SC is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 24m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Catawba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Catawba.
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Start on Gervais Street
1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 57 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 901: Rock Hill, York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 901 South: Edgemoor
45 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mount Holly Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mount Holly Road
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Turn slight left onto Collins Road
1843 ft · 51 sec · Collins Road
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Turn left onto Hall Spencer Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Hall Spencer Road
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Turn right onto South Anderson Road
1011 ft · 23 sec · South Anderson Road
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Continue on South Anderson Road
1132 ft · 27 sec · South Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Hall Spencer Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Hall Spencer Road
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Turn right onto Cureton Ferry Road
3031 ft · 1 min · Cureton Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cureton Ferry Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Catawba.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
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 Partly Sunny near Catawba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Catawba?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Columbia and 35 miles from Catawba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Partly Sunny near Catawba.
Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro
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 Winnsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Catawba. Straight-line distance: 59.3 mi (95.44 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Catawba
Catawba is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8529200, -80.9111900 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catawba (-80.91119, 34.85292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
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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