Trip from Conway, SC to North Augusta, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

199.6 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 47m ★

6 AM

4h 0m

8 AM

4h 26m

10 AM

4h 9m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway, SC to North Augusta, SC covers 199.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Church Street, US 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.2 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

99.8 miles from Conway, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 199.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 199.6 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.2 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 136.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near S-26-29 / 9th Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (S-26-29 / 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (S-21-31 / West Evans Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | S-26-29 / 9th Avenue

Turn left onto S-26-29 / 9th Avenue

Navigation decision point

53.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | Warley Street

Turn right onto Warley Street

Navigation decision point

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | S-21-31 / West Evans Street

Turn left onto S-21-31 / West Evans Street

Navigation decision point

193.9 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

198 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | US 25 Business / Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto US 25 Business / Georgia Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway	136.2 mi	2h 31m
Church Street	28.8 mi	34m
US 76	18.8 mi	24m
Edgefield Road	3.5 mi	5m
SC 576	3.2 mi	3m
West Evans Street	2.4 mi	4m
East Cheves Street	1.7 mi	3m
Georgia Avenue	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 136.2 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and North Augusta, SC.

Start on SC 905

461 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Turn left onto S-26-29

314 ft · 9 sec · 9th Avenue

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pine Street

Merge onto US 501; US 701

29 mi · 34 min · Church Street

Turn straight onto SC 576

3.2 mi · 3 min · SC 576

Continue on US 76

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 76

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 76; US 301

12 mi · 16 min · US 76; US 301

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Cheves Street

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

Continue on I 20 Bus

136 mi · 2 hr 31 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 25; SC 121

3.5 mi · 5 min · Edgefield Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 25 Business

1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 25 Business

150 ft · 5 sec · Georgia Avenue

Arrive at destination

US 25 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 99.8 miles from Conway, SC, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 44 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.8 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Augusta, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Conway, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Conway, SC

This is one driving day of about 199.6 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Conway, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 136.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.8 mi from Conway, SC · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, SC

100 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

Florence, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lugoff, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Conway, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.2 miles.

Arriving in North Augusta, SC

The final approach into North Augusta, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Augusta, SC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 123.9

Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions

Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.21 one way

$62.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.13	$68.26
premium	$4.70	$36.94	$73.88
diesel	$5.61	$44.07	$88.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.9	$20.96	$9.58
Efficient EV	49.9	$17.47	$7.98
EV Truck/SUV	79.8	$27.94	$12.77

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Conway, SC

Evening in Conway on Thursday

Local time

5:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Augusta, SC

Evening in North Augusta on Thursday

Local time

5:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Camden, SC

100 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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

3h 59m 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 Conway, SC to North Augusta, SC covers 199.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Church Street, US 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.8 miles from Conway, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Conway, SC to North Augusta, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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