How far is Pine Ridge, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Pine Ridge, SC to Columbia, SC is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
64.39 mi
01h 10m
Flight
56.79 mi
91.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.79 mi
Kilometers
91.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.39 mi
Kilometers
103.62 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Ridge
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Ridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Pine Ridge
34.7 mi
00h 35m
To Columbia
29.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pine Ridge Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Thursday
Using Hartsville as the closest live forecast in the Darlington County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Ridge and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on West Old Camden Road

    32 m · 6 sec · West Old Camden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bobo Newsome Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  4. 4

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    2202 ft · 36 sec · Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South 7th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street East

  7. 7

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    18.5 mi · 26 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Dekalb Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · East Dekalb Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rippondon Street

    1473 ft · 40 sec · Rippondon Street

  10. 10

    Continue on York Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · York Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sumter Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bull Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gervais Street

    2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Gervais Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Ridge 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sumter Highway
25.6 mi · 40%
Jefferson Davis Highway
18.5 mi · 29%
South 7th Street
6.2 mi · 10%
State Highway 151
4.92 mi · 8%
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.83 mi · 7%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
2.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

Merge slight left

24.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
56.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
00h 35m from Pine Ridge
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pine Ridge and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Ridge to Columbia?

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Pine Ridge and 29.7 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.99 one way or $17.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Ridge and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camden, 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 Camden.

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Ridge and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 56.79 mi (91.4 km).

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#1 Pine Ridge

Town in South Carolina

Population2,419
Coordinates34.3951500, -80.1628500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: West Old Camden Road (-80.162827, 34.395123)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.99
Round trip
$17.98
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.99 $17.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.05 $20.11
Premium $4.78 $10.85 $21.69
Diesel $5.62 $12.77 $25.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Ridge and Columbia. The current time is 03:28:35.

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.