How far is Columbia, SC from Timmonsville, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Timmonsville, SC is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Timmonsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Timmonsville.
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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
57.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401, SC 403: Timmonsville, Darlington
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Lamar Highway
2474 ft · 59 sec · Lamar Highway
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Turn left onto Oates Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Oates Highway
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Continue on North Brockington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brockington Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
53 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Timmonsville.
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
57.2 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Timmonsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Timmonsville?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Columbia and 36.5 miles from Timmonsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Timmonsville.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Timmonsville. Straight-line distance: 63.35 mi (101.96 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Timmonsville
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 34.1348800, -79.9397900 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Timmonsville (-79.93979, 34.13488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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