How far is Utica, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Utica, SC to Columbia, SC is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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 Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Columbia.
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Start on Hope Avenue
1196 ft · 54 sec · Hope Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamerson Avenue
596 ft · 28 sec · Jamerson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East South 6th Street
116 m · 18 sec · East South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Goddard Avenue
1425 ft · 42 sec · Goddard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shiloh Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn left onto Davis Mill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Davis Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wells Highway
3140 ft · 1 min · Wells Highway
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Turn right onto Clemson Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Clemson Boulevard
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Continue on Tiger Boulevard
3.7 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard
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Continue on Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit right
1932 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Utica 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.
Golden Strip Freeway
Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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 Utica and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Columbia?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Laurens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Utica and 68.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Light Rain Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Laurens
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 Laurens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 117.9 mi (189.74 km).
#1 Utica
Utica is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6781600, -82.9315400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.60 | $17.43 | $34.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
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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