How far is Columbia, SC from North Augusta, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to North Augusta, SC is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
67.93 mi
01h 23m
Flight
63.6 mi
102.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.6 mi
Kilometers
102.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.93 mi
Kilometers
109.32 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive North Augusta
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Monetta
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Columbia
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To North Augusta
34 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and North Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and North Augusta.

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    51.7 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Edgefield Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Edgefield Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    46 m · 6 sec · Georgia Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and North Augusta.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Augusta Road
57.6 mi · 85%
Edgefield Road
3.49 mi · 5%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 4%
Georgia Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
US 25
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Augusta Road

Merge slight left

51.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monetta
00h 41m from Columbia
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to North Augusta?

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Monetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Columbia and 34 miles from North Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 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 Chance Rain Showers near North Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Monetta

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

55 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

101 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and North Augusta. Straight-line distance: 63.6 mi (102.35 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
North Augusta

#2 North Augusta

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population24,137
Coordinates33.5018000, -81.9651200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: North Augusta (-81.96512, 33.5018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
Premium $4.78 $11.47 $22.93
Diesel $5.62 $13.50 $27.00

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and North Augusta. The current time is 12:01:04.

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.