Origin
Columbia, SC
Evening in Columbia on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopkins, SC
Job1505 De waal
Trip Overview
Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC is 12.6 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Garners Ferry Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within South Carolina. Given its brief duration, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning. Consider this route for a quick local excursion where you'll spend most of your time on surface streets rather than highways. It's an easy local connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of intersections and changes in direction. With a highway share of only 3%, expect to be on local roads for the vast majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Garners Ferry Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. You'll primarily be using Garners Ferry Road, Old Hopkins Road, and Millwood Avenue. The drive feels like a typical neighborhood or town connection, requiring your attention at each junction.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garners Ferry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC is easy. At 23m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.5 miles (Lower Richland Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue
Turn right onto US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lower Richland Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Old Hopkins Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Devine Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gervais Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 222 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lower Richland Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, SC and Hopkins, SC.
1
Start on Gervais Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gervais Street
2
Turn right onto US 76; US 378
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Millwood Avenue
3
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
4
Continue on US 76; US 378
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
255 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn straight onto State Highway 222
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 222
7
Continue on Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hopkins Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Richland Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lower Richland Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
Lower Richland Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hopkins, SC
Evening in Hopkins on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
42 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC covers 12.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garners Ferry Road, Old Hopkins Road, Millwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Columbia, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC is easy. At 23m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 12.5 miles (Lower Richland Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Columbia, SC to Hopkins, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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