How far is Columbia, SC from McCormick, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to McCormick, SC is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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
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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 McCormick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and McCormick.
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Start on Gervais Street
132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Hampton Street
1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street
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Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Augusta Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3211 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
14.1 mi · 21 min · Columbia Highway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1878 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Continue on McCormick Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · McCormick Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
17.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Gold Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · East Gold Street
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Continue on East Gold Street
2366 ft · 40 sec · East Gold Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Gold Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and McCormick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 378
Continue on Highway 378
17.6 mi · 00h 26m
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 McCormick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to McCormick?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Saluda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Columbia and 39.1 miles from McCormick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near McCormick.
Stop Ideas Near Saluda
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 Saluda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and McCormick. Straight-line distance: 72.38 mi (116.49 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCormick
Town in McCormick County, Sotuh Carolina
| Population | 2,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.9134600, -82.2934600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCormick (-82.29346, 33.91346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.47 | $30.93 |
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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