How far is Saluda, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Saluda, SC to Columbia, SC is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 02m.
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 Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saluda and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saluda and Columbia.
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Start on South Main Street
1900 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Travis Avenue
14.1 mi · 21 min · Travis Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Highway
109 m · 12 sec · Columbia Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
14.3 mi · 20 min · Highway 378
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
1592 ft · 35 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Augusta Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · 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 Saluda 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.
Highway 378
Continue on Highway 378
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Saluda and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saluda to Columbia?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Saluda and 29.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saluda and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Summit
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 Summit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saluda and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 42.23 mi (67.96 km).
#1 Saluda
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,566 |
| Coordinates | 34.0015200, -81.7720500 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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