How far is Garden City, SC from Columbia, SC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Garden City and Columbia is 119.7 miles (192.63 km).
Flight distance from Garden City, SC to Columbia, SC is 119.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Garden City to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Garden City, South Carolina to Columbia, South Carolina is: 160.63 miles (258.51 km) by car.
Driving from Garden City to Columbia will take approximately 02 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Garden City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°35'35"N 79°0'31"W |
| Latitude | 33.5929500 |
| Longitude | -79.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina. It is located on the Congaree River in central South Carolina. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina State Museum.
| Population | 132130 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°0'3"N 81°2'5"W |
| Latitude | 34.0007100 |
| Longitude | -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: Gervais Street (-81.034853,34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time Between Garden City and Columbia
The distance between Garden City and Columbia is 259 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Garden City and Columbia. The current time is 13:53:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.46 liters (5.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Garden City and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Garden City to Columbia is $17.59 (diesel $23.67).
South Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.1 | $3.53 | $3.88 | $4.18 |
| Total | $17.59 | $20 | $22.02 | $23.67 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in South Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.104 (Diesel $4.176) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Garden City and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
