How far is Yemassee, SC from Columbia, SC?

The driving distance from Yemassee, SC to Columbia, SC is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.62 mi
01h 45m
Flight
91.17 mi
146.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.17 mi
Kilometers
146.72 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.62 mi
Kilometers
179.63 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yemassee
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yemassee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bowman
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Yemassee
55.7 mi
00h 52m
To Columbia
55.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yemassee and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yemassee and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 95 North: Florence

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    47.5 mi · 51 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: West Columbia

    1062 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    2930 ft · 42 sec · Augusta Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Street

    1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Huger Street

    824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yemassee and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
57.5 mi · 51%
I 95 North
47.7 mi · 43%
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.67 mi · 2%
Yemassee Highway
1.39 mi · 1%
Gervais Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Augusta Road
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

57.1 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowman
00h 52m from Yemassee
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yemassee and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yemassee to Columbia?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Bowman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Yemassee and 55.9 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yemassee and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Bowman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowman.

RAIL

Denmark

43 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Yemassee

75 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Columbia

79 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

83 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yemassee and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 91.17 mi (146.72 km).

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#1 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in South Carolina.

Population132,130
Coordinates34.0007100, -81.0348100
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Yemassee Highway (-80.850858, 32.689997)
End: Gervais Street (-81.034853, 34.000804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.61 $31.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.45 $34.90
Premium $4.78 $18.83 $37.65
Diesel $5.62 $22.16 $44.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yemassee and Columbia. The current time is 02:23:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.