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Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Country Place, SC
Colon Freld
Pendleton, SC
cottonbro studio
The drive from Country Place, SC to Pendleton, SC covers 15.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clemson Boulevard, Clemson Highway, East West Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Clemson Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 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
7.9 miles from Country Place, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 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 1.8 miles (Oak Hill Drive): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Barefoot Trail
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ducworth Down
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Oak Hill Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 28 Business / Clemson Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SC 88 / East Queen Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Clemson Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East West Parkway | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Mechanic Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Oak Hill Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Midway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 76 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| McConnell Springs Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Country Place, SC and Pendleton, SC.
Start on Winding Brook
Turn right onto Barefoot Trail
Turn left onto Ducworth Down
Turn right onto Midway Road
Turn slight right onto McConnell Springs Road
Turn right onto Oak Hill Drive
Continue on East West Parkway
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 28 Business
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Continue on US 76; SC 28
Turn straight onto SC 28 Business
Turn right onto SC 88
Arrive at destination
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.
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 15.9 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pendleton, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Country Place, 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 Country Place, SC
This is one driving day of about 15.9 miles and 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Country Place, SC · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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.
A short stop after about 15.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Country Place, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pendleton, 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 Pendleton, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
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: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Country Place on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pendleton on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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