Origin
Belton, SC
Late night in Belton on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belton, SC
Diego Santacruz
Williamston, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 20, Belton Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on Highway 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near SC 20 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC is easy. At 14m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Spring Park): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 20 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SC 20 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Spring Park
Turn right onto Spring Park
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 20 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Belton Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Belton Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Spring Park | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Breazeale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 20
— 3.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton, SC and Williamston, SC.
1
Start on Breazeale Street
79 ft
·
11 sec
·
Breazeale Street
2
Turn left onto SC 20
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on SC 20
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 20
4
Continue on SC 20
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Belton Highway
5
Continue on SC 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belton Drive
6
Continue on SC 20
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto Spring Park
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Spring Park
8
Arrive at destination
Spring Park
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Williamston, SC
Late night in Williamston on Friday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
25 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
14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 20, Belton Highway, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Belton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC is easy. At 14m with 45% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 20 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (Spring Park): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belton, SC to Williamston, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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