Origin
Manning, SC
Morning in Manning on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manning, 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
1h 22m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manning, SC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 62.7-mile journey from Manning to Columbia, South Carolina, is an easy day trip, typically taking about 1 hour and 22 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 76, with portions on North Brooks Street and South Guignard Drive. With a fuel cost estimated around $10, this drive offers a budget-friendly way to travel within the Southeast region. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so don't expect a monotonous interstate experience. It's a convenient route for a quick hop between these two South Carolina locations, perfectly suited for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 76 | 34.2 mi | 42m |
| North Brooks Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| South Guignard Drive | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Broad Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Gervais Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Millwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Guignard Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Devine Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 76
— 34.2 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manning, SC and Columbia, SC.
1
Start on SC 261
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Boyce Street
2
Turn left onto US 521
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
3
Continue on US 301; US 521
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Brooks Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 521
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Guignard Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 521
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Guignard Drive
6
Continue on US 521
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bultman Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 76; US 378
34 mi
·
42 min
·
US 76; US 378
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 76; US 378
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Devine Street
10
Turn slight right onto US 76; US 378
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Millwood Avenue
11
Turn left onto US 1; US 76; US 378
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gervais Street
12
Continue on Gervais Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Gervais Street
13
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Manning, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 521 / North Church Street
Turn left onto US 521 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Turn left onto US 521 / South Guignard Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.80 one way
$19.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
SW 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
88°F
Oakland, SC
31 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
14 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.2 miles, primarily along US 76. This suggests a significant portion of the drive will be on a more direct, potentially faster road, before transitioning to local streets as you approach your destination. The road character will likely change as you move from more open highway driving to navigating through towns and cities. This variation offers a dynamic driving experience rather than a consistent, unchanging road surface.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.2 mi on US 76.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 521 / North Church Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Manning, SC to Columbia, SC is easy. At 1h 22m with 56% 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 (US 521 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.2 miles on US 76. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (US 521 / North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.9 miles (US 521 / South Guignard Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (US 521; US 76 Business / Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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