How far is Columbia, SC from Red Hill, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Red Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Red Hill.
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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
70.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Church Street
109 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
2719 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Avenue
1131 ft · 36 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 90
2484 ft · 54 sec · Highway 90
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Turn sharp left onto Dobros Road
636 ft · 28 sec · Dobros Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dobros Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Red Hill.
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
70.3 mi · 01h 19m
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 Clear near Red Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Red Hill?
The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Timmonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Columbia and 68.2 miles from Red Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Clear near Red Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Timmonsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Florence City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Timmonsville.
Florence
Kingstree
Dillon
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 116.26 mi (187.1 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 Hill
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,223 |
| Coordinates | 33.8207300, -79.0189200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Hill (-79.01892, 33.82073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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