How far is Columbia, SC from Union, SC?
The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Union, SC is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Union.
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Start on Gervais Street
1987 ft · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Turn left onto Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Lugoff, Camden
1044 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601 North: Lugoff, Camden
146 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 601 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 601 South
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on West DeKalb Street
1 km · 1 min · West DeKalb Street
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Springdale Drive
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Continue on Boykin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Boykin Road
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
83 m · 4 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · South Hampton Street
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Turn left onto South Matson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Matson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kershaw Camden Highway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Spring Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Turn slight right onto Rocky River Road
7.7 mi · 14 min · Rocky River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8 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 Union.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbia and Rain Showers Likely near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Union?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Columbia and 35.2 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbia and Rain Showers Likely near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Union. Straight-line distance: 54.75 mi (88.11 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
County seat of Union County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,535 |
| Coordinates | 34.7157100, -80.6211800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-80.62118, 34.71571)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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