How far is Columbia, SC from Yemassee, SC?

The driving distance from Columbia, SC to Yemassee, SC is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.57 mi
02h 05m
Flight
91.17 mi
146.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.17 mi
Kilometers
146.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.57 mi
Kilometers
179.56 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Columbia
55.9 mi
01h 02m
To Yemassee
55.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Yemassee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Yemassee.

  1. 1

    Start on Gervais Street

    132 m · 18 sec · Gervais Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gervais Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gervais Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    2055 ft · 48 sec · Huger Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · Taylor Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1826 ft · 26 sec · Hampton Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Augusta Road

    1.1 km · 52 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleston

    927 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yemassee Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Yemassee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
56.9 mi · 51%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 43%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.63 mi · 2%
Yemassee Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
Gervais Street
0.78 mi · 1%
Augusta Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Merge slight left

56.8 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
01h 02m from Columbia
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Yemassee?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 55.9 miles from Columbia and 55.7 miles from Yemassee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 91.17 mi (146.72 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Yemassee. The current time is 03:53:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.