Columbia, SC Road Trips

With 15 routes heading out and 38 heading in, Columbia, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 99 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Columbia, SC spread mainly west and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

53

Longest Drive

170.4 mi

Little River, SC

Quickest Drive

12m

Saint Andrews, SC

Plan Around Columbia, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Columbia, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Little River, SC to Columbia, SC 170.4 mi · 2h 49m Hardeeville, SC to Columbia, SC 142.6 mi · 2h 13m Central, SC to Columbia, SC 122 mi · 2h 10m Mullins, SC to Columbia, SC 118.3 mi · 1h 54m

Continue From Columbia, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 153.9 mi · 2h 37m Columbia, SC to Conway, SC 138.2 mi · 2h 21m Columbia, SC to Central, SC 128.5 mi · 2h 34m Columbia, SC to Anderson, SC 117.6 mi · 2h 25m

Trips from Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

153.9 mi 2h 37m

Columbia, SC to Conway, SC

138.2 mi 2h 21m

Columbia, SC to Central, SC

128.5 mi 2h 34m

Columbia, SC to Anderson, SC

117.6 mi 2h 25m

Columbia, SC to Charleston, SC

116.2 mi 2h 13m

Columbia, SC to Greer, SC

107.3 mi 1h 42m

Columbia, SC to Belton, SC

106.4 mi 2h 8m

Columbia, SC to Greenville, SC

103.6 mi 1h 33m

Columbia, SC to Lyman, SC

100.1 mi 1h 57m

Columbia, SC to Duncan, SC

97.7 mi 1h 58m

Columbia, SC to Five Forks, SC

97.2 mi 1h 54m

Columbia, SC to Tega Cay, SC

81.9 mi 1h 39m

Columbia, SC to Florence, SC

81 mi 1h 35m

Columbia, SC to Lugoff, SC

29.8 mi 38m

Columbia, SC to Chapin, SC

24.1 mi 33m

Driving from Columbia, SC

Expect an average of 99 miles and about 1h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Columbia, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 154 miles (2h 37m), while the shortest is just 24 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Columbia, SC are Myrtle Beach, SC (153.9 mi, 2h 37m), Conway, SC (138.2 mi, 2h 21m), Central, SC (128.5 mi, 2h 34m), Anderson, SC (117.6 mi, 2h 25m), and Charleston, SC (116.2 mi, 2h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 99-mile trip from Columbia, SC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Columbia, SC and 38 routes heading into Columbia, SC, covering 53 total connections. Distances range from 24 to 154 miles.

The longest mapped route from Columbia, SC covers 154 miles and takes approximately 2h 37m. Shorter options start at just 24 miles.

The average route from Columbia, SC runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Columbia, SC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Columbia, SC include Myrtle Beach, SC, Conway, SC, Central, SC and Anderson, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.