How far is Columbia, SC from Shell Point, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Shell Point, SC is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Shell Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Shell Point.
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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
1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
100.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Savannah Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bayou Road
35 m · 10 sec · Bayou Road
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Turn left onto State Road S-10-20
874 ft · 39 sec · State Road S-10-20
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Turn slight left onto Woodbridge Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Woodbridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Shell Point.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Charleston
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 51m
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 Shell Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Shell Point?
The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Columbia and 59.5 miles from Shell Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.99 one way or $29.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Shell Point.
Stop Ideas Near Bowman
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 Bowman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Shell Point. Straight-line distance: 99.37 mi (159.92 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shell Point
Shell Point is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7890700, -80.1067600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shell Point (-80.10676, 32.78907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.57 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.01 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Premium | $4.42 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| Diesel | $5.69 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
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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