How far is Columbia, SC from Centerville, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Centerville, SC is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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 Santa Cruz County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Centerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Centerville.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Hampton Street
1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street
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Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Alternate South: Summerville
1450 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3044 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Berlin Myers Parkway
1891 ft · 36 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
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Continue on Berlin G Myers Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Turn left onto East 6th South Street
1658 ft · 46 sec · East 6th South Street
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Continue on Gahagan Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Gahagan Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gahagan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Centerville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Merge slight left
87.5 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Centerville?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Columbia and 48.3 miles from Centerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Centerville.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 85.45 mi (137.52 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centerville
Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.9957300, -80.1703700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centerville (-80.17037, 32.99573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.60 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
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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