Origin
Hopkins, SC
Night in Hopkins on Friday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.7 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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
Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC is 12.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Garners Ferry Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, and offers a straightforward local drive. It's an ideal short trip for when you need to get from point A to B without a significant time commitment. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning for this quick journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, with a highway share of only 3%. You'll primarily navigate via Garners Ferry Road and Old Hopkins Road before transitioning to Gervais Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Garners Ferry Road. Expect a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through local traffic and intersections rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 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 5.2 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 0.1 miles in near Old Hopkins Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC is easy. At 24m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Hopkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Hopkins Road
Turn left onto Old Hopkins Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Turn left onto US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Old Hopkins Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Gervais Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Devine Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 222 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lower Richland Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 5.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkins, SC and Columbia, SC.
1
Start on Lower Richland Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lower Richland Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Old Hopkins Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Hopkins Road
3
Continue on State Highway 222
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 222
4
Turn left onto US 76; US 378
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 76; US 378
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devine Street
6
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
7
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Millwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 1; US 76; US 378
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gervais Street
9
Continue on Gervais Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Gervais Street
10
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
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 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $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
Columbia, SC
Night in Columbia on Friday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
S 1 mph
0% chance
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
26 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC covers 12.7 miles and takes about 24m 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, Gervais Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Hopkins, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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 Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC is easy. At 24m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old Hopkins Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 76; US 378 / Garners Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hopkins, SC to Columbia, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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