How far is Fairforest, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Fairforest, SC to Columbia, SC is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairforest and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairforest and Columbia.
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Start on Fairforest Clevedale Road
21 m · 4 sec · Fairforest Clevedale Road
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Turn right onto North Blackstock Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · North Blackstock Road
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Turn left onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
1291 ft · 33 sec · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia
1752 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairforest and Columbia.
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 26 East
Merge slight left
86.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairforest and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairforest to Columbia?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Fairforest and 47 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.01 one way or $24.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Fairforest and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairforest and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.88 km).
#1 Fairforest
Fairforest is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9565100, -82.0101100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.63 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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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