Origin
Danwood, SC
Afternoon in Danwood on Friday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danwood, SC
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Scranton, SC
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Trip Overview
This short 11.9-mile drive from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC takes approximately 17 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more community-focused experience rather than a high-speed transit. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip; it's perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a brief leg of a larger adventure. Pack light and be ready for a straightforward drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 11.9-mile route, as there's no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge, offering a significant portion of consistent driving. You'll navigate through South Irby Street and West Main Street, indicating a passage through populated areas. This drive's personality is defined by its local character, so anticipate navigating town streets and possibly encountering more frequent intersections compared to an interstate journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Turn left onto US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| South Irby Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danwood, SC and Scranton, SC.
1
Start on East Smallwood Road
46 ft
·
4 sec
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East Smallwood Road
2
Turn left onto US 52; US 301
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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South Irby Street
3
Continue on US 52
9.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
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.
Destination
Scranton, SC
Afternoon in Scranton on Friday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
16 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
17m 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 Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC covers 11.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge, South Irby Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Danwood, 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.
The drive from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Danwood, SC to Scranton, 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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