Trip from North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 59m

Distance

199.1 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 46m ★

6 AM

3h 59m

8 AM

4h 25m

10 AM

4h 8m

12 PM

4h 6m

3 PM

4h 10m

5 PM

4h 24m

8 PM

3h 52m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC covers 199.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, US 501 Business, West Palmetto Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 137.9 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.13 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

99.6 miles from North Augusta, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 199.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 199.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 501 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 137.9 miles on I 20.

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.

I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 137.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 501 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road.

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 3h 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road

Turn left onto US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

4.8 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5

5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 20

Merge onto I 20

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

198 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | Pine Street

Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4

198.5 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | S-26-29 / 9th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29 / 9th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 20	137.9 mi	2h 34m
US 501 Business	28.9 mi	35m
West Palmetto Street	22.6 mi	32m
Edgefield Road	3.3 mi	5m
SC 576	3.1 mi	3m
Georgia Avenue	1.5 mi	3m
Pine Street	0.5 mi	1m
Elm Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 20 — 137.9 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Augusta, SC and Conway, SC.

1

Start on US 25 Business

1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

2

Turn left onto US 25; SC 121

3.3 mi · 5 min · Edgefield Road

Use the left lane.

3

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

4

Merge onto I 20

138 mi · 2 hr 34 min · I 20

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Turn left onto US 76

23 mi · 32 min · West Palmetto Street

6

Continue on SC 576

3.1 mi · 3 min · SC 576

7

Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate

29 mi · 35 min · US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate

Use the left lane.

8

Continue on US 501; US 701

356 ft · 19 sec · Church Street

9

Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pine Street

10

At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29

314 ft · 13 sec · 9th Avenue

11

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

12

Turn left onto SC 905

461 ft · 15 sec · 4th Avenue

13

Arrive at destination

SC 905

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from North Augusta, SC, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 137.9 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 44 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, SC

This is one driving day of about 199.1 miles and 3h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from North Augusta, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 137.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from North Augusta, SC · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Camden, SC

100 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

South Congaree, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lugoff, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from North Augusta, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 137.9 miles.

Arriving in Conway, SC

The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, SC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

The Hangar Provisions

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lexington, South Carolina

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Augusta, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+18036136240

Visit website

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.7 mi

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Augusta, Georgia

1.8 mi

Lily coffee, tea & bread

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+17622151876

Visit website

The Hangar Provisions

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.9

Lexington, South Carolina

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18037852662

Visit website

Relic

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

Visit website

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+18036136240

Visit website

Commander Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+17064328571

Visit website

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17067226468

Trellis Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17064967035

Visit website

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+17068694074

Visit website

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17069558766

Visit website

Stone Roastery

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18035104129

Christie’s Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.1

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 199.1

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Living History Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18039799776

Visit website

Brick Pond Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

North Augusta, South Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18034414300

Visit website

Morris Museum of Art

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067247501

Visit website

Augusta Riverwalk

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17068211754

Visit website

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17068264700

Visit website

Augusta Museum of History

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17067228454

Visit website

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: Closed

+17069256526

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Augusta, Georgia

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+17068230440

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 75.5

Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions

Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.13 one way

$62.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.04	$68.09
premium	$4.70	$36.85	$73.70
diesel	$5.61	$43.96	$87.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Circle K Charging Station

Conway, South Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Conway, South Carolina

Tesla

1 DCFC

Other: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.7	$20.91	$9.56
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.42	$7.96
EV Truck/SUV	79.6	$27.87	$12.74

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Augusta, SC

Night in North Augusta on Thursday

Local time

11:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, SC

Night in Conway on Thursday

Local time

11:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Camden, SC

100 mi in

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

22 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

3h 59m 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 North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC covers 199.1 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 20, US 501 Business, West Palmetto Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from North Augusta, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 25; SC 121 / Edgefield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.4 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.

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Trip from North Augusta, SC to Conway, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Conway, SC

Nearby Places

Lily coffee, tea & bread

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Lily coffee, tea & bread

The Hangar Provisions

Relic

Cavalier's Coffeehouse

Commander Coffee

Metro Pub & Coffeehouse

Trellis Coffee Bar

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee

Stone Roastery

Christie’s Coffee Co

Circle K Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Living History Park

Brick Pond Park

Morris Museum of Art

Augusta Riverwalk

Sacred Heart Cultural Center

Augusta Museum of History

Pexcho's American Dime Museum - Appointment Only

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

National Parks Near This Route

Congaree National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Augusta, SC

Conway, SC

Same local time

22 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 59m on the road

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