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Trip from Country Place, SC to Pelzer, SC

Data updated 41 minutes ago

Drive Time

26m

Distance

11.9 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

Downtown Country Place, SC, SC

Country Place, SC

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Downtown Pelzer, SC, SC

Pelzer, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Country Place, SC to Pelzer, SC covers 11.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Anderson Highway, Breazeale Road, Midway Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Anderson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

5.9 miles from Country Place, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 11.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anderson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Barefoot Trail.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Barefoot Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Ducworth Down): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Barefoot Trail

Turn right onto Barefoot Trail

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Ducworth Down

Turn left onto Ducworth Down

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | Midway Road

Turn left onto Midway Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | SC 8 / Lebby Street

At end of road, turn right onto SC 8 / Lebby Street

Navigation decision point

4
11.9 mi into trip | ~26m in | Smythe Street

Turn left onto Smythe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Anderson Highway 2.5 mi 4m
Breazeale Road 2.3 mi 5m
Midway Road 1.9 mi 4m
Courtney Street Extension 1 mi 2m
Anderson Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Greenville Drive 0.7 mi 1m
US 29 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Anderson Highway — 2.5 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Country Place, SC and Pelzer, SC.

1

Start on Winding Brook

0.3 mi · 1 min · Winding Brook
2

Turn right onto Barefoot Trail

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Barefoot Trail
3

Turn left onto Ducworth Down

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Ducworth Down
4

Turn left onto Midway Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Midway Road
5

Turn right onto Breazeale Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Breazeale Road
6

Turn left onto US 29

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 29
7

Turn slight right onto Anderson Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Anderson Highway
8

Continue on Anderson Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Anderson Drive
9

Continue on SC 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
10

Continue on SC 20

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Main Street
11

Turn slight left onto SC 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · Greenville Drive
12

Continue on SC 20

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Carolina 20
13

Turn right onto Courtney Street Extension

1.0 mi · 2 min · Courtney Street Extension
14

At end of road, turn right onto SC 8

302 ft · 11 sec · Lebby Street
15

Turn left onto Smythe Street

126 ft · 3 sec · Smythe Street
16

Arrive at destination

Smythe Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.9 miles from Country Place, SC, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.5 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 11.9 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 5.9 miles or 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Country Place, SC

This is one driving day of about 11.9 miles and 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Country Place, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Anderson Highway for about 2.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5.9 mi from Country Place, SC · 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, SC

6 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Country Place, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pelzer, SC

The final approach into Pelzer, 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 Pelzer, SC.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.86 one way

$3.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.03 $4.07
premium $4.70 $2.20 $4.40
diesel $5.61 $2.63 $5.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Country Place, SC

Morning in Country Place on Wednesday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pelzer, SC

Morning in Pelzer on Wednesday

Local time

11:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

49°F

Greenville, SC

6 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

26m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Country Place, SC to Pelzer, SC covers 11.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Anderson Highway, Breazeale Road, Midway Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Country Place, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Barefoot Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Ducworth Down): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Midway Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Country Place, SC to Pelzer, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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