How far is Seven Oaks, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Seven Oaks, SC to Columbia, SC is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Oaks and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Oaks and Columbia.
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Start on Banbury Road
70 m · 11 sec · Banbury Road
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Continue on Banbury Road
1251 ft · 59 sec · Banbury Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Andrews Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Road
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Continue on Saint Andrews Road
2016 ft · 46 sec · Saint Andrews Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 26 East: Columbia
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Seven Oaks 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.
I 126
Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Seven Oaks and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seven Oaks to Columbia?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Seven Oaks and 4.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seven Oaks and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seven Oaks and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 7.21 mi (11.6 km).
#1 Seven Oaks
City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,144 |
| Coordinates | 34.0487600, -81.1464800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
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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