How far is Columbia, SC from Hopkins, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Hopkins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Hopkins.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Take the exit slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 222
2016 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 222
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Continue on Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Old Hopkins Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
607 ft · 17 sec · Lower Richland Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Richland Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Hopkins.
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.
Garners Ferry Road
Continue on Garners Ferry Road
5.13 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Hopkins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Hopkins?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 6.3 miles from Columbia and 6.3 miles from Hopkins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.57 one way or $3.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Hopkins.
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 Hopkins. Straight-line distance: 11.23 mi (18.07 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopkins
Hopkins is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9043200, -80.8770300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopkins (-80.87703, 33.90432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
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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