How far is Columbia, SC from Clearwater, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Clearwater, SC is about 67 miles (107.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Clearwater.
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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
6 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Turn left
1267 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
1 km · 53 sec · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Rudy Mason Parkway
52 m · 2 sec · Rudy Mason Parkway
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Continue on Rutland Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Rutland Drive
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Continue on University Parkway
3.1 mi · 4 min · University Parkway
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Continue on Robert M Bell Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Robert M Bell Parkway
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Take the exit right
74 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left onto Belvedere Road
1 km · 1 min · Belvedere Road
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
11 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Clearwater.
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.
Augusta Road
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 39m
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 Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 67 miles (107.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Monetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Columbia and 33.5 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Monetta
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 Monetta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 60.31 mi (97.06 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
Clearwater is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4968000, -81.8920600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearwater (-81.89206, 33.4968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $3.57 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $9.47 | $18.95 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $13.44 | $26.87 |
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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