Origin
Dentsville, SC
Evening in Dentsville on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dentsville, SC to Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dentsville, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile drive from Dentsville, SC to Columbia, SC is a quick hop within the Southeast region, perfect for a single day trip. Expect the journey to take around 12 minutes, making it an easy addition to any itinerary. With no highway driving, this route primarily utilizes local roads like Two Notch Road, Taylor Street, and Gervais Street. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, reflecting the short distance. This drive is ideal for those looking for a straightforward, local-feeling transit between two points in South Carolina without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Two Notch Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Taylor Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Gervais Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bull Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Two Notch Road
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dentsville, SC and Columbia, SC.
1
Start on this road
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 1
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Two Notch Road
3
Turn slight right onto US 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Two Notch Road
4
Turn right onto SC 12
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Street
5
Turn left onto US 76
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bull Street
6
Turn right onto US 1; US 378
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gervais Street
7
Continue on Gervais Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Gervais Street
8
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 1 / Two Notch Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Two Notch Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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SC 12 / Taylor Street
Turn right onto SC 12 / Taylor Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street
Turn right onto US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
39 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
12m 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?
Get ready for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate this 6.9-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire trip. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Two Notch Road. This route's character is defined by its frequent intersections and local traffic patterns, rather than open highway cruising. It's a very connected drive, moving through established areas rather than open country.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Two Notch Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 early in the drive near US 1 / Two Notch Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dentsville, SC to Columbia, SC is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Two Notch Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 12m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Two Notch 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: near the start (US 1 / Two Notch Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (SC 12 / Taylor Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 1; US 378 / Gervais Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Columbia, 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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