Origin
Fork Shoals, SC
Morning in Fork Shoals on Friday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fork Shoals, SC to Judson, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fork Shoals, SC
Tom Fisk
Judson, SC
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Fork Shoals, SC to Judson, SC covers 21.8 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Connector, Fork Shoals Road, Stevens Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Southern Connector. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m 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 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Connector is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
978 ft
717 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
222 ft
Highest Point
978 ft
~18.7 mi in
Elevation Range
261 ft
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 Fork Shoals Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Fork Shoals Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fork Shoals Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Fork Shoals Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge onto I 185 / Southern Connector
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Henrydale Avenue
Turn left onto Henrydale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Hawkins Street
Turn right onto Hawkins Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Connector | 12.1 mi | 14m |
| Fork Shoals Road | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Stevens Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McKelvey Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodrich Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hutchins Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hawkins Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dunean Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Connector
— 12.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fork Shoals, SC and Judson, SC.
1
Start on McKelvey Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
McKelvey Road
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Fork Shoals Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Fork Shoals Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 185
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Southern Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Henrydale Avenue
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Henrydale Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Stevens Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stevens Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Hutchins Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hutchins Street
8
Continue on Dunean Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Dunean Street
9
Continue on Goodrich Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Goodrich Street
10
Turn right onto Hawkins Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hawkins Street
11
Turn right onto 9th Street
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
9th Street
12
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Judson, SC
Morning in Judson on Friday
Local time
11:54 AM
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
12 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
32m 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 Fork Shoals, SC to Judson, SC covers 21.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Connector, Fork Shoals Road, Stevens Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Fork Shoals, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Fork Shoals Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 185 / Southern Connector): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fork Shoals, SC to Judson, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 717 ft to 978 ft elevation with about 479 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Judson, SC
More trips to Judson, SC
Explore more options from Fork Shoals, SC or browse trips ending in Judson, SC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse SC road trips.