How far is Woodfield, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Woodfield, SC to Columbia, SC is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.53 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.2 mi
11.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.2 mi
Kilometers
11.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.53 mi
Kilometers
20.17 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, May 30, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Woodfield
Sat, May 30, 11:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodfield
2026-05-30T23:19
Arrive Columbia
Sat, May 30, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Forest Acres
SC

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

From Woodfield
4.5 mi
00h 09m
To Columbia
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodfield and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Brookfield Heights Court

    32 m · 6 sec · Brookfield Heights Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brookfield Heights Road

    75 m · 14 sec · Brookfield Heights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brookfield Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brookfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Decker Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Decker Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Two Notch Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Two Notch Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Two Notch Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bull Street

    2102 ft · 54 sec · Bull Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gervais Street

    2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gervais Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Gervais Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Two Notch Road
5.28 mi · 42%
Decker Boulevard
0.98 mi · 8%
Brookfield Road
0.96 mi · 8%
Taylor Street
0.92 mi · 7%
Gervais Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Bull Street
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Two Notch Road

Turn left onto Two Notch Road

3.56 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
7.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Acres
00h 09m from Woodfield
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodfield 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 Woodfield to Columbia?

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Woodfield and 8 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

5 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

78 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

114 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 7.2 mi (11.58 km).

Woodfield

#1 Woodfield

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population9,303
Coordinates34.0593200, -80.9309200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookfield Heights Court (-80.930955, 34.058888)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.74
Round trip
$3.49
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.74 $3.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.78 $2.10 $4.20
Diesel $5.62 $2.47 $4.95

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodfield and Columbia. The current time is 23:19:38.

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.