How far is Columbia, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Saint Andrews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Saint Andrews.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road West
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Saint Andrews Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Turn right
7 m · 1 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 Saint Andrews.
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.
Elmwood Avenue
Continue straight
3.77 mi · 00h 05m
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 Saint Andrews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Saint Andrews?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
West Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Columbia and 3.7 miles from Saint Andrews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Saint Andrews.
Stop Ideas Near West Columbia
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 West Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 6.23 mi (10.02 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0454300, -81.1292600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Andrews (-81.12926, 34.04543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.94 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
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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