How far is Seabrook Island, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Seabrook Island, SC to Columbia, SC is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seabrook Island and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seabrook Island and Columbia.
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Start on the route
44 m · 18 sec
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Turn sharp left onto The Haul Over
1017 ft · 47 sec · The Haul Over
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seabrook Island Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Betsy Kerrison Parkway
90 m · 8 sec · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Betsy Kerrison Parkway
3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway
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Continue on Bohicket Road
7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road
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Continue on Main Road
7 mi · 12 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Bees Ferry Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Bees Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Glenn McConnell Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
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Continue on Paul Cantrell Boulevard
2656 ft · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2108 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Mark Clark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 26 West: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.8 mi · 1 hr 50 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 Seabrook Island 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
101 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook Island and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seabrook Island to Columbia?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Harleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Seabrook Island and 69.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook Island and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Harleyville
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 Harleyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook Island and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 110.3 mi (177.51 km).
#1 Seabrook Island
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,880 |
| Coordinates | 32.5771300, -80.1706500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
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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