Augusta, Georgia to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.2 miles 105 km · straight line
81.6 miles estimated 131.3 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Augusta, Georgia from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Augusta, Georgia to Columbia, South Carolina is 65.2 miles (105 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located NE of Augusta, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.6 miles, taking about 1h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Augusta, Georgia in Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Augusta, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Augusta, Georgia to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 33min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Augusta, Georgia & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Augusta, Georgia
33.47°N, 81.97°W
America/New_York
43m elevation
Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 381.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients