How far is Kingstree, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Kingstree, SC to Columbia, SC is about 82 miles (132 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Sumter County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingstree and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingstree and Columbia.
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Start on East Brooks Street
1251 ft · 42 sec · East Brooks Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Longstreet Street
1474 ft · 38 sec · Longstreet Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
806 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Williamsburg County Highway
9.4 mi · 12 min · South Williamsburg County Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 521
2.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street
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Continue on C E Murray Boulevard
11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
984 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Continue on North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Continue on South Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive
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Continue on Bultman Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
34.2 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Kingstree and Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broad Street
Continue straight
34.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kingstree and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingstree to Columbia?
The road trip is about 82 miles (132 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
South Sumter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Kingstree and 36.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingstree and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near South Sumter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Sumter.
Camden
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Florence
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingstree and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 72.84 mi (117.23 km).
#1 Kingstree
City in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,989 |
| Coordinates | 33.6676600, -79.8306300 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
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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