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Trip from Pacolet, SC to Ashley, SC

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

31m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Pacolet, SC, SC

Pacolet, SC

Daniel Sell

Downtown Ashley, SC, SC

Ashley, SC

Guilherme Simão

Trip Overview

The drive from Pacolet, SC to Ashley, SC covers 17.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southport Road, South Pine Street, Reidville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Southport Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.69 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

8.6 miles from Pacolet, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southport Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 Church Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Old Petrie Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Dogwood Club Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Church Street

Turn left onto Church Street

Navigation decision point

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | Old Petrie Road

Turn left onto Old Petrie Road

Navigation decision point

4
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | Dogwood Club Road

Turn right onto Dogwood Club Road

Navigation decision point

4
16.9 mi into trip | ~30m in | Elena Drive

Turn left onto Elena Drive

Navigation decision point

4
17.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | Jay Circle

Turn left onto Jay Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southport Road 7.3 mi 12m
South Pine Street 6.2 mi 9m
Reidville Road 1 mi 1m
John B White Sr Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Anderson Mill Road 0.8 mi 1m
Dogwood Club Road 0.2 mi <1m
Old Petrie Road 0.2 mi <1m
Elena Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southport Road — 7.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pacolet, SC and Ashley, SC.

1

Start on Crescent Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · Crescent Street
2

Turn left onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Church Street
3

Turn right onto SC 9

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street
4

Continue on US 176; SC 9

4.6 mi · 6 min · South Pine Street
5

Turn left onto Old Petrie Road

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Old Petrie Road
6

Turn right onto Dogwood Club Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Dogwood Club Road
7

Turn right onto SC 295

7.3 mi · 12 min · Southport Road
8

Turn left onto SC 295; SC 296

0.9 mi · 1 min · John B White Sr Boulevard
9

Continue on SC 296

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reidville Road
10

Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Anderson Mill Road
11

Turn left onto Elena Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Elena Drive
12

Turn left onto Jay Circle

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Jay Circle
13

Arrive at destination

Jay Circle

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 8.6 miles from Pacolet, SC, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.3 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 17.2 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.6 miles or 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 25m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pacolet, 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 Pacolet, SC

This is one driving day of about 17.2 miles and 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pacolet, 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 Southport Road for about 7.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.6 mi from Pacolet, SC · 15m into the drive

Downtown Inman Mills, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

9 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

Inman Mills, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Inman Mills, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Pacolet, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashley, SC

The final approach into Ashley, 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 Ashley, SC.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 5.3
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.94 $5.88
premium $4.70 $3.18 $6.37
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 5 days ago

Origin

Pacolet, SC

Night in Pacolet on Tuesday

Local time

11:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashley, SC

Night in Ashley on Tuesday

Local time

11:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

24 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

31m 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 Pacolet, SC to Ashley, SC covers 17.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southport Road, South Pine Street, Reidville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Pacolet, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 31m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (Old Petrie Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (Dogwood Club Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pacolet, SC to Ashley, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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