Origin
Burnettown, SC
Night in Burnettown on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 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 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burnettown, SC
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Salley, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC is 34.4 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Wagener Road and Salley Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily within South Carolina, connecting two communities in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, without any highway driving. It's a simple point-to-point trip, ideal if you're looking for a quick transit between these specific locations without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a truly local drive rather than a highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating smaller roads the entire way. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.8 miles on Wagener Road. As you transition from Wagener Road to Salley Road, anticipate a change in the road's personality, with more turns guiding you towards your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wagener Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wagener Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Salley Road | 9.7 mi | 17m |
| Augusta Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Richland Avenue West | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Richland Avenue East | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wagener Road
— 12.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnettown, SC and Salley, SC.
1
Start on SC 421
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Augusta Road
2
Turn straight onto US 1; US 78
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Richland Avenue West
3
Continue on US 1; US 78
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
4
Continue on SC 4
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Wagener Road
5
Turn straight onto SC 4
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Salley Road
6
Continue on SC 394
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Salley Road
7
Continue on SC 394
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Street West
8
Arrive at destination
SC 394
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Burnettown, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Burnettown, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salley, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salley, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.37 | $12.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
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
Salley, SC
Night in Salley on Friday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
35 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
56m 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 Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC covers 34.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wagener Road, Salley Road, Augusta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Burnettown, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.38 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 Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Burnettown, SC to Salley, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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