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Clearwater, SC Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Clearwater, SC is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 129 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Clearwater, SC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Clearwater, SC, SC

Photo: Jared Lung

Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

213.5 mi

Myrtle Beach, SC

Quickest Drive

1h 22m

Columbia, SC

Plan Around Clearwater, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clearwater, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Clearwater, SC

Driving from Clearwater, SC

Expect an average of 129 miles and about 2h 52m behind the wheel when leaving Clearwater, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 214 miles (4h 21m), while the shortest is just 68 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Clearwater, SC include Myrtle Beach, SC (213.5 mi, 4h 21m), Charleston, SC (145.4 mi, 3h 15m), North Charleston, SC (139.5 mi, 3h 6m), Goose Creek, SC (131.2 mi, 2h 57m), and Spartanburg, SC (122.5 mi, 2h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 129-mile trip from Clearwater, SC, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Clearwater, SC and 1 routes heading into Clearwater, SC, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 68 to 214 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clearwater, SC covers 214 miles and takes approximately 4h 21m. Shorter options start at just 68 miles.

The average route from Clearwater, SC runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 52m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 129-mile trip from Clearwater, SC costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Clearwater, SC include Myrtle Beach, SC, Charleston, SC, North Charleston, SC and Goose Creek, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Clearwater, SC

Trips to Clearwater, SC

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