How far is Columbia, SC from Hampton, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Hampton, SC is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Hampton.
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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
19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway
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Merge slight left onto Main Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
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Turn left onto Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Elm Street West
1859 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street West
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Turn right onto Helen Street
1396 ft · 1 min · Helen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Helen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Hampton.
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 Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Hampton?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Norway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Columbia and 43.1 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Norway
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 Norway.
Denmark
Columbia
Yemassee
Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 77.76 mi (125.14 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
City in South Carolina
| Population | 2,488 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779400, -81.1276100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-81.12761, 32.87794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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