How far is Columbia, SC from Gadsden, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Gadsden, SC is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Gadsden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Gadsden.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
554 ft · 23 sec · Gervais Street
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Turn left onto Assembly Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Assembly Street
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Turn right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rosewood Drive
1861 ft · 41 sec · Rosewood Drive
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
18.2 mi · 27 min · Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Gadsden.
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.
Bluff Road
Turn left onto Bluff Road
18.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Gadsden?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Columbia and 10.2 miles from Gadsden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain near Gadsden.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
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 Forest Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Gadsden. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gadsden
Gadsden is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8457100, -80.7659200 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gadsden (-80.76592, 33.84571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.63 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $5.73 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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