Origin
Gifford, SC
Late night in Gifford on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gifford, SC to Crocketville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gifford, SC
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Crocketville, SC
Deane Bayas
Trip Overview
This short 12.6-mile drive from Gifford to Crocketville, SC, will only take about 23 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a quick day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating local roads, primarily using Luray Highway, Hope Well Road, and Bamberg Highway. Given the minimal distance, the estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $2. This journey stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward local experience. It’s the kind of drive where you can easily set out and be at your destination before lunchtime.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 5.2 miles along Luray Highway. This suggests a route that winds through local communities and rural landscapes rather than following a high-speed, straight path. The road character likely involves frequent intersections and changes in direction as you transition between Luray Highway, Hope Well Road, and Bamberg Highway, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Luray Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
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 0.1 miles in near US 321 / Columbia Highway.
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 23m 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 0.1 miles (US 321 / Columbia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hope Well Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SC 363 / Luray Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 321 / Columbia Highway
Turn right onto US 321 / Columbia Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Hope Well Road
Turn left onto Hope Well Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SC 363 / Luray Highway
Turn left onto SC 363 / Luray Highway
Navigation decision point
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West
Turn right onto US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West
Navigation decision point
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 601 / Hoover Street South
Turn sharp left onto US 601 / Hoover Street South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Luray Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Hope Well Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Bamberg Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hoover Street South | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shaw Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Badger Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Luray Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gifford, SC and Crocketville, SC.
1
Start on Badger Street
275 ft
·
14 sec
·
Badger Street
2
Turn right onto US 321
273 ft
·
10 sec
·
Columbia Highway
3
Turn left onto Hope Well Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hope Well Road
4
Turn left onto SC 363
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Luray Highway
5
Continue on SC 363
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shaw Drive
6
Turn right onto US 278; SC 363
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Elm Street West
7
Turn sharp left onto US 601
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hoover Street South
8
Continue on US 601
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bamberg Highway
9
Turn right onto Sandy Run Road
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sandy Run Road
10
Arrive at destination
Sandy Run Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Crocketville, SC
Late night in Crocketville on Saturday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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 Gifford, SC to Crocketville, SC covers 12.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Luray Highway, Hope Well Road, Bamberg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Gifford, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 321 / Columbia Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Hope Well Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SC 363 / Luray Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gifford, SC to Crocketville, 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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