How far is Columbia, SC from Moncks Corner, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.72 mi
02h 05m
Flight
80.86 mi
130.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.86 mi
Kilometers
130.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.72 mi
Kilometers
173.36 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moncks Corner
Sun, May 3, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, May 3, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-03T04:20
Arrive Moncks Corner
Sun, May 3, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Columbia
53.9 mi
01h 02m
To Moncks Corner
53.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Moncks Corner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Moncks Corner.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    927 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate North: Moncks Corner

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Live Oak Drive

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South Live Oak Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    111 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Moncks Corner.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
87.9 mi · 82%
South Live Oak Drive
10.6 mi · 10%
North Main Street
3.9 mi · 4%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Augusta Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

87.7 mi · 01h 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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 02m from Columbia
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Columbia and Mostly Clear near Moncks Corner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Moncks Corner?

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Columbia and 53.8 miles from Moncks Corner.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Columbia and Mostly Clear near Moncks Corner.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Moncks Corner. Straight-line distance: 80.86 mi (130.13 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Moncks Corner

#2 Moncks Corner

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population12,497
Coordinates33.1963200, -80.0142900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Moncks Corner (-80.01429, 33.19632)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.39 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.10
7.6 gal · 28.78 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.05 $30.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.78 $18.16 $36.31
Diesel $5.62 $21.37 $42.74

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Moncks Corner. The current time is 04:20:19.

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.