How far is Columbia, SC from North Hartsville, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to North Hartsville, SC is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and North Hartsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and North Hartsville.
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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
42.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Sumter, Bishopville
923 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Sumter Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sumter Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Hartsville Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Hartsville Highway
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Continue on West Lydia Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · West Lydia Highway
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Turn left onto Oates Highway
1088 ft · 17 sec · Oates Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
7 mi · 13 min · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and North Hartsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
42.8 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 North Hartsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to North Hartsville?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Columbia and 35.9 miles from North Hartsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near North Hartsville.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and North Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 61.48 mi (98.95 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Hartsville
Census-designated place in Darlington County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,251 |
| Coordinates | 34.3937700, -80.0695100 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hartsville (-80.06951, 34.39377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.23 | $28.46 |
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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