How far is Columbia, SC from Dalzell, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Dalzell, SC is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richland County, 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 Dalzell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Dalzell.
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Start on Gervais Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
29.3 mi · 35 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Peach Orchard Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Peach Orchard Road
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Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
529 ft · 23 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rhodes Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Rhodes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Rhodes Avenue
1730 ft · 1 min · Rhodes Avenue
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Turn left onto Frierson Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Frierson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Camden Highway
2530 ft · 1 min · Camden Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Camden Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Dalzell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
29.3 mi · 00h 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near Dalzell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Dalzell?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Columbia and 20.3 miles from Dalzell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Columbia and Rain Showers near Dalzell.
Stop Ideas Near Eastover
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 Eastover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Dalzell. Straight-line distance: 34.65 mi (55.77 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalzell
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,059 |
| Coordinates | 34.0168200, -80.4300800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalzell (-80.43008, 34.01682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
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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