How far is Columbia, SC from Red Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Red Hill, SC is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.67 mi
02h 25m
Flight
101.77 mi
163.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.77 mi
Kilometers
163.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.67 mi
Kilometers
190.98 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Fri, Oct 16, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-10-16T01:43
Arrive Red Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Lamar
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Columbia
59.2 mi
01h 12m
To Red Hill
59.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street

  3. 3

    Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pee Dee Road South

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Pee Dee Road South

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pee Dee Road South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Red Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
71.1 mi · 60%
West Palmetto Street
36.4 mi · 31%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.87 mi · 4%
Pee Dee Road South
4.29 mi · 4%
Bull Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Gervais Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 12m from Columbia
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Patchy Fog then Sunny 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 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Columbia and 59.4 miles from Red Hill.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.49 one way or $32.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Red Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Florence

28 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

60 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 101.77 mi (163.78 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Red Hill

Red Hill is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9996100, -79.2581000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Red Hill (-79.2581, 33.99961)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $16.49
Round trip
$32.98
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $16.49 $32.98
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.44 $36.87
Premium $4.80 $20.12 $40.25
Diesel $5.84 $24.46 $48.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Red Hill. The current time is 01:43:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.