How far is Columbia, SC from Saint George, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Saint George, SC is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
73.53 mi
01h 24m
Flight
62.19 mi
100.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.19 mi
Kilometers
100.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint George
Sat, May 30, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-30T09:53
Arrive Saint George
Sat, May 30, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Columbia
36.8 mi
00h 42m
To Saint George
36.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Saint George.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Saint George.

  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

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    927 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Branchville, Saint George

    1722 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jim Bilton Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ridge Street

    118 m · 17 sec · Ridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Saint George.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
56.9 mi · 77%
I 95 South
9.23 mi · 13%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 4%
West Jim Bilton Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

56.8 mi · 01h 02m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 42m from Columbia
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint George.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Saint George?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Columbia and 36.7 miles from Saint George.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint George.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

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

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

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Saint George. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.08 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Saint George

#2 Saint George

Town in South Carolina

Population2,194
Coordinates33.1860000, -80.5756500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Saint George (-80.57565, 33.186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Saint George. The current time is 09:53:49.

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.