How far is Columbia, SC from Georgetown, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Georgetown, SC is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Georgetown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Georgetown.
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Start on Gervais Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
29.3 mi · 35 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Patriot Parkway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Patriot Parkway
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Turn right onto Deschamps Road
2 mi · 3 min · Deschamps Road
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Turn left onto Wedgefield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wedgefield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wedgefield Road
31 m · 2 sec · Wedgefield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wedgefield Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wedgefield Road
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Turn straight
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South Guignard Drive
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street
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Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Highmarket Street
9.2 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highmarket Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Georgetown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Georgetown?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Columbia and 61.8 miles from Georgetown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Columbia and Rain Showers near Georgetown.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
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 Manning.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 108.94 mi (175.32 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Georgetown
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,794 |
| Coordinates | 33.3768300, -79.2945000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgetown (-79.2945, 33.37683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.52 | $49.04 |
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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