Origin
Johnsonville, SC
Afternoon in Johnsonville on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsonville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Danwood, SC
Davis Vidal
Trip Overview
Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, SC is 37.6 miles and takes about 50 minutes via West Myrtle Beach Highway and US 52, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within South Carolina. It's a straightforward drive that offers a simple way to connect these two points without a significant time commitment. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a relaxed half-day excursion, allowing for ample flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is a mixed bag, with about 36% of it on higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the West Myrtle Beach Highway for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 18.9 miles, offering a consistent pace. The journey then transitions to US 52 and Kingsburg Highway, which may present more varied driving conditions and potentially slower speeds. Expect a blend of open road and more localized segments as you make your way across the landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Myrtle Beach Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 341 / East Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, SC is easy. At 50m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 341 / East Broadway Street
Turn left onto SC 341 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway
Turn left onto US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
37.6 mi into trip
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~50m in
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East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Myrtle Beach Highway | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| US 52 | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| Kingsburg Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Georgetown Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Myrtle Beach Highway
— 18.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on North Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
Turn left onto SC 341
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Georgetown Highway
4
Continue on SC 41; SC 51
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Kingsburg Highway
5
Turn left onto US 378
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West Myrtle Beach Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
7
Turn right onto US 52
13 mi
·
20 min
·
US 52
8
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
9
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Johnsonville, SC · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Johnsonville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danwood, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danwood, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Danwood, SC
Afternoon in Danwood on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
19 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, SC covers 37.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Myrtle Beach Highway, US 52, Kingsburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Johnsonville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, SC is easy. At 50m with 36% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SC 41; SC 51 / North Georgetown Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Johnsonville, SC to Danwood, 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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