How far is Heath Springs, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Heath Springs, SC to Columbia, SC is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Heath Springs and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heath Springs and Columbia.
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Start on Main Street
1288 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1.3 km · 55 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Turn right onto Boykin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Boykin Road
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Continue on Springdale Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn right onto West DeKalb Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West DeKalb Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Highway 601 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 601 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia
2618 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 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 Heath Springs 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 20 West
Merge slight left
18 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Heath Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Heath Springs to Columbia?
The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Heath Springs and 28.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Heath Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
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Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Heath Springs and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 45.79 mi (73.69 km).
#1 Heath Springs
Human settlement in Lancaster County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,054 |
| Coordinates | 34.5932100, -80.6753500 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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