Origin
Columbia, SC
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Batesburg, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, SC to Batesburg, SC covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m 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 $5.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 37.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Batesburg, SC is easy. At 50m 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 Batesburg, 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 | — | — |
| US 178 | — | — |
| Fairview Road | — | — |
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 Batesburg, 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
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Augusta Road
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
20 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
11
Keep slight right
203 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Fairview Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Fairview Road
13
Continue on South Pine Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pine Street
14
Turn right onto West Church Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Church Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Columbia, SC · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Columbia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Batesburg, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Batesburg, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Batesburg, SC
Afternoon in Batesburg on Thursday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Lexington, SC
19 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Batesburg, SC covers 37.5 miles and takes about 50m 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 18.7 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 $5.86 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 Batesburg, SC is easy. At 50m 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 Batesburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, SC to Batesburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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