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Trip from Hodges, SC to Friendship, SC

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

37m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Friendship, SC, SC

Friendship, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hodges, SC to Friendship, SC covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 178, US 25, Main Street North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on US 178. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.5 miles from Hodges, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 37m highway drive covering 25.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 178 and US 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on US 178.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 178 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 178 and US 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 178; SC 185 / Moorefield Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 178; SC 185 / Moorefield Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 25; US 178): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 178; SC 185 / Moorefield Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 178; SC 185 / Moorefield Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 25

Turn right onto US 25

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 25; US 178

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

3
14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 178

Turn left onto US 178

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 178 10.6 mi 15m
US 25 7.1 mi 10m
Main Street North 3.1 mi 4m
Highway 25 South 2.8 mi 3m
Moorefield Street 0.7 mi 1m
Calhoun Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Hampton Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Warren Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 178 — 10.6 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hodges, SC and Friendship, SC.

1

Start on US 178

166 ft · 9 sec · Morefield Street
2

Continue on US 178

0.7 mi · 1 min · Moorefield Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 178; SC 185

246 ft · 5 sec · Moorefield Street
4

Turn right onto US 25

0.4 mi · 44 sec · US 25
5

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25; US 178

6.6 mi · 9 min · US 25; US 178
6

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue
7

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Hampton Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto US 25 Business; US 178 Business

426 ft · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane
9

Continue on US 25 Business; US 178 Business

3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street North
10

Continue on US 25; US 178

2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 25 South
11

Continue on US 25; US 178

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Warren Road
12

Turn left onto US 178

11 mi · 15 min · US 178
13

Arrive at destination

US 178

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.5 miles from Hodges, SC, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25.1 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.5 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Friendship, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hodges, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hodges, SC

This is one driving day of about 25.1 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hodges, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 178 for about 10.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.5 mi from Hodges, SC · 19m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

13 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Rock Hill, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from Hodges, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Friendship, SC

The final approach into Friendship, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Friendship, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.29 $8.58
premium $4.70 $4.65 $9.29
diesel $5.61 $5.54 $11.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 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 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hodges, SC

Late night in Hodges on Wednesday

Local time

2:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Friendship, SC

Late night in Friendship on Wednesday

Local time

2:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

25 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

37m 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 Hodges, SC to Friendship, SC covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 178, US 25, Main Street North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Hodges, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 178; SC 185 / Moorefield Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 25): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 25; US 178): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hodges, SC to Friendship, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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