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Weekend Drives from Columbia, SC

Routes

30

Avg Distance

87 mi

Avg Drive

1h 44m

Destinations

30

Columbia, SC sits within easy reach of 30 different destinations, all doable in a day. With 30 routes under 4 hours one way, you have options ranging from quick escapes to fuller day trips averaging 87 miles.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Columbia, SC — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Columbia, SC — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Columbia, SC that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 87 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Columbia, SC → Sumter, SC

44 mi 1h Score: 6/10

Columbia, SC → Lakewood, SC

48.8 mi 1h 7m Score: 6/10

Columbia, SC → Bamberg, SC

55.9 mi 1h 13m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Burnettown, SC

63.8 mi 1h 18m Score: 9/10

Columbia, SC → Irwin, SC

60.9 mi 1h 20m Score: 9/10

Columbia, SC → Clearwater, SC

67 mi 1h 22m Score: 9/10

Columbia, SC → Elgin, SC

66.9 mi 1h 23m Score: 9/10

Columbia, SC → Newport, SC

74.4 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Greenville, SC

103.6 mi 1h 33m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Buffalo, SC

75.5 mi 1h 35m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Allendale, SC

76.6 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Florence, SC

81 mi 1h 35m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → York, SC

81.4 mi 1h 38m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Tega Cay, SC

81.9 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Mauldin, SC

93.4 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Summerville, SC

95 mi 1h 46m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Arcadia, SC

93.8 mi 1h 47m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Pacolet, SC

88 mi 1h 53m Score: 9/10

Columbia, SC → Five Forks, SC

97.2 mi 1h 54m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Lyman, SC

100.1 mi 1h 57m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Duncan, SC

97.7 mi 1h 58m Score: 7/10

Columbia, SC → Forest Acres, SC

101.2 mi 1h 59m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Piedmont, SC

104.8 mi 2h 1m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Berea, SC

108 mi 2h 6m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Greer, SC

107.3 mi 2h 6m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Parker, SC

108.2 mi 2h 7m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Belton, SC

106.4 mi 2h 8m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Johnsonville, SC

102.9 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Charleston, SC

116.2 mi 2h 13m Score: 8/10

Columbia, SC → Shell Point, SC

119 mi 2h 18m Score: 8/10

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