How far is Columbia, SC from Red Bank, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Red Bank, SC is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Red Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Red Bank.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Hampton Street
1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street
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Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left onto Kitti Wake Drive
139 m · 13 sec · Kitti Wake Drive
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Turn right onto Two Notch Road
3052 ft · 1 min · Two Notch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Two Notch Road
39 m · 4 sec · Two Notch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Two Notch Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Two Notch Road
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Turn left onto South Lake Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Red Bank.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Augusta Road
Continue on Augusta Road
4.52 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Columbia and Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny near Red Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Red Bank?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Columbia and 7.1 miles from Red Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Columbia and Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny near Red Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Springdale
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 Springdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 12.6 mi (20.27 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9320900, -81.2384300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Bank (-81.23843, 33.93209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.60 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
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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