Origin
Cross Hill, SC
Late night in Cross Hill on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cross Hill, 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
36m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cross Hill, SC
Matheus Bertelli
Philson Crossroads, SC
Dave Luzi, Litchfield CT REALTOR
Trip Overview
Cross Hill, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC is 24.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via SC 72, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, offering a straightforward trip. Expect a drive primarily on highways, making it a quick transit between these two points. It's a perfect option for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive without a significant time commitment, allowing for flexibility in your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the route utilizing main roads like SC 72 and State Highway 56. You'll experience longer stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted segment of 11.8 miles on SC 72. The road character is likely to be smooth and direct, minimizing complex turns or significant changes in speed. Springdale Drive also plays a role, suggesting a brief transition onto a more local road before potentially rejoining highway conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SC 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 72 and Springdale Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SC 72.
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 36m 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: at 1 miles (SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Springdale Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (SC 56 / Highway 56 North): 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.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 72
Turn right onto SC 72
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Springdale Drive
Turn right onto Springdale Drive
Navigation decision point
5
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SC 56 / Highway 56 North
At end of road, turn right onto SC 56 / Highway 56 North
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Philson Road
Turn right onto Philson Road
Navigation decision point
3
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Barrel Stave Road
Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 72 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Springdale Drive | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 56 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Philson Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Highway 56 North | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Barrel Stave Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
SC 72
— 11.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Hill, SC and Philson Crossroads, SC.
1
Start on SC 39
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto SC 72
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SC 72
3
Turn right onto Springdale Drive
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Springdale Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto SC 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 56 North
5
Continue on SC 56
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 56
6
Turn right onto Philson Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Philson Road
7
Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Barrel Stave Road
8
Arrive at destination
Barrel Stave Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
1:46 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
5 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
36m 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 Cross Hill, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC covers 24.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SC 72, Springdale Drive, State Highway 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Cross Hill, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SC 72): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles (Springdale Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (SC 56 / Highway 56 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cross Hill, 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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