How far is Isle of Palms, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Isle of Palms, SC to Columbia, SC is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Isle of Palms and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Isle of Palms and Columbia.
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Start on Palm Boulevard
2128 ft · 53 sec · Palm Boulevard
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Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector
3.6 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector
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Turn left onto Hungry Neck Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hungry Neck Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
11 mi · 13 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue
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Turn straight
534 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia
2641 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia
1062 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Augusta Road
2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Isle of Palms and Columbia.
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 26 North
Merge slight left
99.2 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Isle of Palms and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Isle of Palms to Columbia?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 61.6 miles from Isle of Palms and 62.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Isle of Palms and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
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 Isle of Palms and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 110.23 mi (177.4 km).
#1 Isle of Palms
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,371 |
| Coordinates | 32.7868400, -79.7948000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.35 | $38.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.58 | $49.15 |
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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