Origin
Pamplico, SC
Afternoon in Pamplico on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pamplico, 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
26m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pamplico, SC
대정 김
Danwood, SC
Davis Vidal
Trip Overview
Pamplico to Danwood is 15.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Pamplico Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that’s perfect for a quick hop. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed. It’s a straightforward connection between two points, making it a practical choice for local travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 15.3-mile journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along North Pamplico Highway. As you travel, you'll navigate through a series of local roads, including East Effingham Road and South Irby Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road surface as you transition between these local arteries. The driving experience is more about navigating local connections than covering long distances on a single highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Pamplico Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 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 early in the drive near North Walnut Street.
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 26m 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: near the start (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SC 327 / East Effingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
Continue onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SC 327 / East Effingham Road
Turn left onto SC 327 / East Effingham Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Turn right onto US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pamplico Highway | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| East Effingham Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South Irby Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Pamplico Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on State Road S-21-132
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Continue on North Walnut Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto SC 51
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
North Pamplico Highway
4
Turn left onto SC 327
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Effingham Road
5
Turn right onto US 52; US 301
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Irby Street
6
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
7
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
41 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
26m 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 Pamplico, SC to Danwood, SC covers 15.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Pamplico Highway, East Effingham Road, South Irby Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Pamplico, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 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 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SC 327 / East Effingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pamplico, 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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