How far is Columbia, SC from Honea Path, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Honea Path, SC is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 02h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Honea Path.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Honea Path.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
554 ft · 25 sec · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Assembly Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Assembly Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive
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Turn right onto Church Street
1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West
48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West
13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West
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Turn left onto Princeton Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway
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Continue on East Greer Street
2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street
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Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Honea Path.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
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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 Honea Path.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Honea Path?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Columbia and 48.3 miles from Honea Path.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Honea Path.
Stop Ideas Near Joanna
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 Joanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 83.4 mi (134.22 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honea Path
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,851 |
| Coordinates | 34.4465000, -82.3915100 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.10 | $30.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.29 | $32.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
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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