How far is Great Falls, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Great Falls, SC to Columbia, SC is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Fairfield County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Columbia.
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Start on Chester Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chester Avenue
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn slight right onto Duraham Place Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Duraham Place Road
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Take the ramp left
1825 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · 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 Great Falls and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Duraham Place Road
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Columbia?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Ridgeway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Great Falls and 23.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Ridgeway
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 Ridgeway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 40.41 mi (65.03 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 34.5751400, -80.9020200 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
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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