Origin
Columbia, SC
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
137.9 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Awendaw, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gervais Street, Huger Street, Taylor Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.9 miles from Columbia, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 137.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 137.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gervais Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gervais Street | — | — |
| Huger Street | — | — |
| Taylor Street | — | — |
| Hampton Street | — | — |
| Jarvis Klapman Boulevard | — | — |
| Augusta Road | — | — |
| Charleston | — | — |
| Aviation Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gervais Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, SC and Awendaw, SC.
1
Start on Gervais Street
433 ft
·
18 sec
·
Gervais Street
2
Continue on Gervais Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gervais Street
3
Turn right onto Huger Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Huger Street
4
Turn left onto Taylor Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Taylor Street
5
Continue on Hampton Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hampton Street
6
Continue on Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
7
Continue on Augusta Road
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Augusta Road
8
Take the exit slight right toward Charleston
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Charleston
9
Merge slight left
99 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Aviation Avenue, Remount Road
11
Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
12
Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Remount Road, Hanahan
13
Turn left onto Remount Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Remount Road
14
Turn right onto Rivers Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Avenue
15
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Long Point Road
18
Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
167 ft
·
11 sec
·
Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
19
Turn left onto Long Point Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Long Point Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
18 mi
·
23 min
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.9 miles from Columbia, SC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.9 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Awendaw, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, SC
This is one driving day of about 137.9 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Columbia, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.9 mi from Columbia, SC · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.9 miles from Columbia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Awendaw, SC
The final approach into Awendaw, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Awendaw, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.56 one way
$43.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| Efficient EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Awendaw, SC
Afternoon in Awendaw on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 44m 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 Awendaw, SC covers 137.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gervais Street, Huger Street, Taylor Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.9 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 $21.56 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, SC to Awendaw, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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