How far is Columbia, SC from Stateburg, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Stateburg, SC is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.76 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.8 mi
46.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.8 mi
Kilometers
46.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.76 mi
Kilometers
52.72 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stateburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Stateburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Columbia
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To Stateburg
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Stateburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    27.6 mi · 33 min · Garners Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto North Kings Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garners Ferry Road
27.6 mi · 84%
Millwood Avenue
1.38 mi · 4%
Devine Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Gervais Street
1.32 mi · 4%
North Kings Highway
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garners Ferry Road

Continue on Garners Ferry Road

27.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 21m from Columbia
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Stateburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Stateburg?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Columbia and 16.4 miles from Stateburg.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Stateburg.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Stateburg. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 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 Stateburg

Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Population1,380
Coordinates33.9576500, -80.5348100
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Stateburg (-80.53481, 33.95765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.14 $10.28
Premium $4.78 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.62 $6.52 $13.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Stateburg. The current time is 04:00:15.

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.