How far is Columbia, SC from Winnsboro Mills, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Winnsboro Mills, SC is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in 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 Winnsboro Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Winnsboro Mills.
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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
7.6 mi · 9 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
14.6 mi · 16 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
123 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 34
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 321 South Bypass
1515 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 321 South Bypass
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Turn right onto State Highway 34
79 m · 4 sec · State Highway 34
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Continue on Columbia Road
1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Winnsboro Mills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winnsboro Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Winnsboro Mills?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Blythewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Columbia and 16 miles from Winnsboro Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winnsboro Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Blythewood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Winnsboro Mills. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winnsboro Mills
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,898 |
| Coordinates | 34.3618100, -81.0853700 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnsboro Mills (-81.08537, 34.36181)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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