How far is Columbia, SC from Cheraw, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 02h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Kershaw 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 Cheraw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Cheraw.
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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
4.9 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 521: Sumter, Camden
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 521 North: Camden, Revolutionary War Park, Steeplechase Industrial Park
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Sumter Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto York Street
1.1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Rippondon Street
1473 ft · 44 sec · Rippondon Street
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Turn right onto East Dekalb Street
2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on King Street West
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street West
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
31.8 mi · 47 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Cheraw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jefferson Davis Highway
Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
31.8 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Cheraw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Cheraw?
The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Bethune is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Columbia and 45 miles from Cheraw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Cheraw.
Stop Ideas Near Bethune
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 Bethune.
Camden
Florence
Hamlet
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 81.44 mi (131.07 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
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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