How far is Kershaw, SC from Orangeburg, SC?
The driving distance from Kershaw, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kershaw and Orangeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kershaw and Orangeburg.
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Start on East Hilton Street
788 ft · 15 sec · East Hilton Street
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Turn left onto North Matson Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Matson Street
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Continue on South Hampton Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · South Hampton Street
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Continue on Kershaw Camden Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Kershaw Camden Highway
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Continue on Kershaw Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Kershaw Highway
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Turn right onto Boykin Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Boykin Road
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Continue on Springdale Drive
2.3 mi · 3 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn right onto West DeKalb Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West DeKalb Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Highway 601 South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 601 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia
2618 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston
1860 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 77 South: Charleston
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on William Earle Berne Beltway
12.3 mi · 14 min · William Earle Berne Beltway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Charleston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
29 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg
599 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Continue on Magnolia Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Whitman Street
50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kershaw and Orangeburg.
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 East
Merge slight right
29 mi · 00h 31m
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 leaving Kershaw and Partly Sunny near Orangeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kershaw to Orangeburg?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Arcadia Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Kershaw and 47.2 miles from Orangeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kershaw and Partly Sunny near Orangeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia Lakes
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 Arcadia Lakes.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kershaw and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 74.88 mi (120.5 km).
#1 Kershaw
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,404 |
| Coordinates | 34.5518200, -80.5836800 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.75 | $29.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
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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