How far is Lancaster Mill, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Lancaster Mill, SC to Columbia, SC is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster Mill and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster Mill and Columbia.
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Start on Culp Lansford Road
825 ft · 38 sec · Culp Lansford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Landsford Road
159 m · 21 sec · Old Landsford Road
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Turn left onto Memorial Park Road
1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Park Road
1280 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Park Road
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Turn right onto Great Falls Road
9.2 mi · 16 min · Great Falls Road
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
1832 ft · 37 sec · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on State Highway 97
526 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 97
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Continue straight
1020 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Chester Avenue
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Continue on Ridgeway Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn slight right onto Duraham Place Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Duraham Place Road
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Take the ramp left
1825 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 min · I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
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Continue on Bull Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Street
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Turn right onto Gervais Street
2053 ft · 51 sec · Gervais Street
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Continue on Gervais Street
71 m · 22 sec · 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 Lancaster Mill and Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Duraham Place Road
Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lancaster Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster Mill to Columbia?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Lancaster Mill and 30 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lancaster Mill and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster Mill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 50.84 mi (81.82 km).
#1 Lancaster Mill
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,978 |
| Coordinates | 34.7093100, -80.7947900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.35 | $18.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
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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