How far is Columbia, SC from Denmark, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Denmark, SC is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Denmark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Denmark.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Continue on Meeting Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn slight left onto Charleston Highway
1964 ft · 40 sec · Charleston Highway
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Turn right onto D Avenue
91 m · 7 sec · D Avenue
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Continue on Platt Springs Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Platt Springs Road
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Turn left onto Williams Street
2789 ft · 2 min · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Carolina Highway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carolina Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Denmark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Savannah Highway
Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 00h 27m
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 Denmark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Denmark?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Woodford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Columbia and 25.4 miles from Denmark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Denmark.
Stop Ideas Near Woodford
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 Woodford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Denmark. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Denmark
City in South Carolina
| Population | 2,902 |
| Coordinates | 33.3226500, -81.1423200 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Denmark (-81.14232, 33.32265)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
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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