How far is Van Wyck, SC from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Van Wyck, SC to Columbia, SC is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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.
Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Wyck and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Wyck and Columbia.
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Start on Steel Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Steel Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Hill Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Rock Hill Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.3 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South
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Take the exit slight right
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
7.3 mi · 8 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 Van Wyck and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Anderson Road South
Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Wyck and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Wyck to Columbia?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Van Wyck and 38.9 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Van Wyck and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Great Falls
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 Great Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Wyck and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 60.24 mi (96.94 km).
#1 Van Wyck
Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,120 |
| Coordinates | 34.8584800, -80.8459100 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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