How far is Columbia, SC from Charleston County, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Charleston County, SC is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Charleston County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Charleston County.
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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
109.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Continue on Crosstown
2831 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
550 ft · 16 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Spring Street
550 ft · 14 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1116 ft · 21 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Lockwood Drive
653 ft · 26 sec · Lockwood Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward SC 30: James Island, Folly Beach
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto James Island Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · James Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harbor View Road
653 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto Harbor View Road
112 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Harbor View Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor View Road
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Turn left onto Fort Sumter Drive
149 m · 23 sec · Fort Sumter Drive
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Turn right onto Ripley Drive
61 m · 9 sec · Ripley Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ripley Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Charleston County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 02m
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 Sunny near Charleston County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Charleston County?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Columbia and 59.8 miles from Charleston County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Charleston County.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Charleston, South Carolina
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Charleston County. Straight-line distance: 107.02 mi (172.23 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston County
County in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 417,981 |
| Coordinates | 32.7491700, -79.9420200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston County (-79.94202, 32.74917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $20.36 | $40.71 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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