How far is Pamplico, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Pamplico, SC to Columbia, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pamplico and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico and Columbia.
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Start on North Walnut Street
12 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway
17.3 mi · 31 min · North Pamplico Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pamplico Highway
712 ft · 19 sec · Pamplico Highway
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Continue on 2nd Loop Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · 2nd Loop Road
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Continue on West Evans Street
966 ft · 21 sec · West Evans Street
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Turn left onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 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 Pamplico 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.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
68.6 mi · 01h 15m
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 Pamplico and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pamplico to Columbia?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Pamplico and 49.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pamplico and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
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 Bishopville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 83.9 mi (135.03 km).
#1 Pamplico
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.9960000, -79.5700600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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