How far is Columbia, SC from Sullivans Island, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Sullivans Island, SC is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 22m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Sullivans Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Sullivans Island.
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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
99.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
1865 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
952 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Remount Road
1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road
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Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1890 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Continue on Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Myrick Road
1758 ft · 51 sec · Myrick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Range Road
1437 ft · 38 sec · Rifle Range Road
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Turn left onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard
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Continue on Station 22 1/2 Street
933 ft · 19 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street
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Turn right
18 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Sullivans Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Charleston
Merge slight left
99.4 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Sullivans Island?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 61.3 miles from Columbia and 61.3 miles from Sullivans Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Sullivans Island.
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 Sullivans Island. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sullivans Island
Island in the United States of America
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632300, -79.8367500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivans Island (-79.83675, 32.76323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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