How far is Columbia, SC from Pendleton, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Pendleton, SC is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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 35m.
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.
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Pendleton.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 185, US 276: Atlanta, Mauldin, Anderson
2748 ft · 34 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 185: Atlanta, Anderson
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 20
2822 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
62 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Highway 86
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 86
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Turn left onto Major Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road
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Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Greenville Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Pendleton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Columbia and 62.9 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.59 one way or $35.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 109.46 mi (176.16 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-82.78375, 34.65177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.66 | $39.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.21 | $42.43 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
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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