Origin
Crocketville, SC
Afternoon in Crocketville on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
5 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crocketville, SC
Deane Bayas
Hampton, SC
Colon Freld
The drive from Crocketville, SC to Hampton, SC covers 5 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bamberg Highway, Hoover Street North, Elm Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Bamberg Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bamberg Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hoover Street North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Elm Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Helen Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Sandy Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Crocketville, SC and Hampton, SC.
Start on Sandy Run Road
Turn left onto US 601
Continue on US 601
Turn sharp right onto US 278; SC 363
Turn left onto Helen Street
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 601 / Bamberg Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto Helen Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$0.78 one way
$1.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.93 | $1.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| Efficient EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.44 | $0.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Crocketville on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
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.
5 mi in 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 601 / Bamberg Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crocketville, SC to Hampton, SC is easy. At 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 601 / Bamberg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.7 miles (Helen Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
17 ft
Total Descent
19 ft
Highest Point
121 ft
~0.7 mi in
Elevation Range
13 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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