How far is New Ellenton, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from New Ellenton, SC to Columbia, SC is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.8 miles (88.2 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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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 12m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ellenton and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ellenton and Columbia.
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Start on Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Whiskey Road
9 mi · 17 min · Whiskey Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
1681 ft · 41 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 New Ellenton 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.
Columbia Highway North
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Ellenton and Rain Showers Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Ellenton to Columbia?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 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?
Monetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from New Ellenton and 33.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Ellenton and Rain Showers Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Monetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ellenton and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 54.78 mi (88.16 km).
#1 New Ellenton
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215300, -81.6856700 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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