Origin
Columbia, SC
Late night in Columbia on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Oakland, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, SC
Robert So
Trip Overview
This short, 35.7-mile drive from Columbia to Oakland, South Carolina, is designed to be completed in under an hour, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily along Garners Ferry Road and Peach Orchard Road, with Millwood Avenue also playing a role. With no highway driving involved, expect a local feel throughout your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6. Given its brevity, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garners Ferry Road | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| Peach Orchard Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Devine Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gervais Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Garners Ferry Road
— 29.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, SC and Oakland, 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
29 mi
·
35 min
·
Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SC 441
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Peach Orchard Road
6
Arrive at destination
SC 441
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Columbia, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
33.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road
Turn left onto SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.10 | $12.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Oakland, SC
Late night in Oakland on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Forest Acres, SC
18 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
2 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on open roads. With a 0% highway share, expect a consistent local road experience from start to finish. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.3 miles along Garners Ferry Road. This drive will likely feel like traversing a familiar neighborhood, with varying speed limits and local traffic patterns dictating your pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on Garners Ferry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbia, SC to Oakland, SC is easy. At 48m with 0% 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 33.3 miles (SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Columbia, SC
Full guide →Columbia is the capital city and second largest city in South Carolina. It is home to the main campus of the University of South Carolina, and to the Army's Fort Jackson. It is in the approximate geographic center of the state, and was one of the first planned cities in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on Garners Ferry Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 76; US 378 / Millwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles (SC 441 / Peach Orchard Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakland, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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