How far is Forest Acres, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Columbia, SC is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Acres and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres and Columbia.
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Start on Gross Avenue
915 ft · 42 sec · Gross Avenue
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Turn right onto Farrell Street
1.5 mi · 6 min · Farrell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Live Oak Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Live Oak Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 West
1752 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · 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 Forest Acres 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 West
Merge slight left
87.4 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 Rain Showers leaving Forest Acres and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Acres to Columbia?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Forest Acres and 48.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.74 one way or $27.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Forest Acres and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Acres and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 82.11 mi (132.15 km).
#1 Forest Acres
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 10,269 |
| Coordinates | 33.1043400, -80.0984200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.37 | $30.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.52 | $39.03 |
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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