How far is Holly Hill, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Holly Hill, SC to Columbia, SC is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.6 mi
01h 12m
Flight
58.91 mi
94.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.91 mi
Kilometers
94.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.6 mi
Kilometers
112.01 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Mon, May 4, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 10:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Hill
2026-05-04T08:18
Arrive Columbia
Mon, May 4, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookdale
SC

Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California

From Holly Hill
36.2 mi
00h 36m
To Columbia
33.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Hill and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bunch Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bunch Ford Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bass Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bass Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Hill and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
60.1 mi · 86%
Bass Drive
3.38 mi · 5%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 4%
Bunch Ford Road
2.56 mi · 4%
Old State Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Gervais Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookdale
00h 36m from Holly Hill
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Hill and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Hill to Columbia?

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Holly Hill and 33.4 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Hill and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Brookdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookdale.

RAIL

Denmark

36 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Columbia

58 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

84 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Yemassee

91 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 58.91 mi (94.81 km).

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#1 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Old State Road (-80.413541, 33.322822)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.90 $21.79
Premium $4.78 $11.75 $23.51
Diesel $5.62 $13.84 $27.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Hill and Columbia. The current time is 08:18:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.