How far is Edgefield, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Edgefield, SC to Columbia, SC is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
68.18 mi
01h 09m
Flight
53.35 mi
85.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.35 mi
Kilometers
85.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.18 mi
Kilometers
109.72 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Edgefield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgefield
2026-04-22T21:17
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgefield
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
Monetta
SC

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

From Edgefield
33.1 mi
00h 34m
To Columbia
35 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Augusta Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 19

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19

  4. 4

    Continue on Edgefield Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.1 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington

    1942 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Augusta Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edgefield Highway
45.2 mi · 66%
Augusta Road
11.9 mi · 17%
Highway 19
3.24 mi · 5%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Edgefield Highway

Merge slight left

39.1 mi · 00h 43m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monetta
00h 34m from Edgefield
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Edgefield and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Monetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Edgefield and 35 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.55 one way or $19.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgefield and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Monetta

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

55 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

73 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

101 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgefield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 53.35 mi (85.86 km).

Edgefield

#1 Edgefield

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,825
Coordinates33.7895800, -81.9295600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.929523, 33.78966)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $9.55
Round trip
$19.09
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.55 $19.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.67 $21.35
Premium $4.78 $11.51 $23.03
Diesel $5.62 $13.55 $27.11

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 Edgefield and Columbia. The current time is 21:17:12.

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.