How far is Lincolnville, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Lincolnville, SC to Columbia, SC is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 36m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnville and Columbia.
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Start on West Carolina Avenue
58 m · 10 sec · West Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto West Smith Street
831 ft · 33 sec · West Smith Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
3280 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive
1681 ft · 53 sec · Owens Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd North Street
2490 ft · 2 min · East 3rd North Street
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Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway
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Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway
1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West
2191 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Lincolnville 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 West
Merge slight left
87.4 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Lincolnville and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Brookdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Lincolnville and 48.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.43 one way or $26.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincolnville and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Brookdale
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 Brookdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 85.34 mi (137.34 km).
#1 Lincolnville
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,624 |
| Coordinates | 33.0068400, -80.1553700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
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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