Origin
Columbia, SC
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, SC to Winnsboro, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnsboro, SC
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Trip Overview
Columbia, SC to Winnsboro, SC is 33.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Charles F Bolden Freeway, I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway, and State Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive connecting two points within South Carolina's Southeast region. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal option for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger itinerary. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay; this journey is designed to be completed comfortably within a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles F Bolden Freeway | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 34 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Bull Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Columbia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Congress Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Gervais Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 321 South Bypass | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charles F Bolden Freeway
— 14.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, SC and Winnsboro, SC.
1
Start on Gervais Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Gervais Street
2
Turn left onto US 76
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bull Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SC 277
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 77
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 34
Toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
404 ft
·
14 sec
7
Turn left onto SC 34
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 34
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 321
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US Highway 321 South Bypass
9
Turn right onto US 321 Business
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 34
10
Continue on US 321 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
11
Continue on US 321 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Congress Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 321 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 76 / Bull Street
Turn left onto US 76 / Bull Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge onto I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro
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 34
Toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 321 / US Highway 321 South Bypass
At end of road, turn right onto US 321 / US Highway 321 South Bypass
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
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
Winnsboro, SC
Late night in Winnsboro on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
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
41m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 86% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Charles F Bolden Freeway and I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway, which are designed for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles on the Charles F Bolden Freeway. While primarily highway, the route does transition to State Highway 34 as you approach Winnsboro, offering a slight change in scenery before your arrival.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Charles F Bolden Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Charles F Bolden Freeway and I. DeQuincey Newman Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 76 / Bull 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 33.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.4 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 41m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Charles F Bolden Freeway. 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 0.4 miles (US 76 / Bull Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 77 / Charles F Bolden Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winnsboro, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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