Origin
Clinton, SC
Late night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 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 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, SC
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Philson Crossroads, SC
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC is 8.9 miles and takes about 15m via State Highway 56 and Philson Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, perfect for when you need to cover a small distance efficiently without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points in SC, prioritizing speed and ease.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey on main roads like State Highway 56 and Philson Road. You'll experience stretches that feel like a proper highway, including the longest continuous segment of 3.7 miles on State Highway 56. While not a winding country lane, it offers a direct path, likely with moderate traffic given its highway share. The road's personality is functional, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 56 and Philson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 72 Business / South Broad Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 72 Business / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Musgrove Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 72 Business / South Broad Street
Turn right onto SC 72 Business / South Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Musgrove Street
Turn left onto Musgrove Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.3 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Philson Road
Turn right onto Philson Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Barrel Stave Road
Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 56 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Philson Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 56 North | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Musgrove Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Barrel Stave Road | <0.1 mi | — |
| East Carolina Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 56
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, SC and Philson Crossroads, SC.
1
Start on US 76
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 72 Business
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Broad Street
3
Turn right
146 ft
·
8 sec
4
Turn left onto Musgrove Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Musgrove Street
5
Continue on Highway 56 North
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 56 North
6
Continue on SC 56
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 56
7
Turn right onto Philson Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Philson Road
8
Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Barrel Stave Road
9
Arrive at destination
Barrel Stave Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
Philson Crossroads, SC
Late night in Philson Crossroads on Saturday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
38 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
15m 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 Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 56, Philson Road, Highway 56 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Clinton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.39 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.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 72 Business / South Broad Street): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Musgrove Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clinton, SC to Philson Crossroads, 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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