How far is Columbia, SC from Johnsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Johnsonville, SC is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Johnsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Johnsonville.
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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
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Turbeville Highway
34.4 mi · 41 min · Turbeville Highway
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Turn right onto Kingsburg Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway
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Continue on North Georgetown Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 49 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 6 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Johnsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Johnsonville?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
East Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Columbia and 51.5 miles from Johnsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Johnsonville.
Stop Ideas Near East Sumter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Turbeville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Sumter.
Camden
Kingstree
Florence
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 91.8 mi (147.73 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsonville (-79.44922, 33.81794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
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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