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Pageland, SC
Late night in Pageland on Friday
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3:52 AM
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Current temp
49°F
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Trip from Pageland, SC to Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pageland, SC
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Trip Overview
This 74.4-mile drive from Pageland, SC to Columbia, SC is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 38 minutes. You'll primarily be on I 20 and US 601, with a good portion of the journey on main highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for getting between these two points in the Southeast. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, so it's not a monotonous interstate crawl. This route is a straightforward choice for a quick transition between locations within South Carolina.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.2 miles from Pageland, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 74.4-mile route, with 57% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18 miles on I 20, offering a chance to settle into a consistent pace. While the specific road types beyond that are varied, the inclusion of Kershaw Highway alongside major interstates indicates a blend of faster travel and potentially more local road segments. This variety means you won't be stuck in one type of driving environment for the entire 1 hour and 38 minute duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 601; SC 9 / West McGregor Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 601; SC 9 / West McGregor Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 601; SC 9 / West McGregor Street
Turn right onto US 601; SC 9 / West McGregor Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 73 A
Toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
5
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
SC 277 / I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Merge onto SC 277 / I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pageland, SC to Columbia, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Orangeburg along the way.
Orangeburg
45.5 mi in
|
~1h
|
via US 601
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 18 mi | 20m |
| US 601 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| Kershaw Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West McGregor Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Kershaw Camden Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Highway 601 South | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Springdale Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 18 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pageland, SC and Columbia, SC.
1
Start on US 601
455 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto US 601; SC 9
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West McGregor Street
3
Continue on US 601
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 601
4
Turn left onto US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Matson Street
5
Continue on US 521; US 601
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hampton Street
6
Continue on US 521; US 601
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kershaw Camden Highway
7
Continue on US 521; US 601
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Kershaw Highway
8
Turn right onto US 521 Truck; US 601 Truck
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Boykin Road
9
Continue on US 521 Truck; US 601 Truck
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Springdale Drive
10
Turn right onto US 1; US 601; SC 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West DeKalb Street
11
Continue on US 1; US 601; SC 34
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 601
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 601 South
Toward Columbia, Orangeburg
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Columbia
14
Merge onto I 20
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 73 A
Toward SC 277 South: Downtown, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto SC 277
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on SC 277
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bull Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 1; US 378
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gervais Street
19
Continue on Gervais Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Gervais Street
20
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 38 minute duration for this 74.4-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Pageland, SC in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach Columbia, SC without feeling rushed. With no designated stops in the data, plan for a quick fuel top-off before you leave to cover the estimated $12 fuel cost. Keep an eye on I 20 for the longest stretch of driving; it’s a good segment to maintain a steady speed before transitioning to other roads like US 601 or Kershaw Highway.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Pageland, SC, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 miles.
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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pageland, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pageland, SC
This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pageland, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Pageland, SC · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Pageland, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbia, SC
The final approach into Columbia, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Columbia on Friday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
1 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
1h 38m 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 Pageland, SC to Columbia, SC covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 601, Kershaw Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Pageland, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 601; SC 9 / West McGregor Street): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pageland, SC to Columbia, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Orangeburg along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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