Origin
Scranton, SC
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, SC to Glencove, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scranton, SC
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Glencove, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Trip Overview
This short, 25.6-mile drive from Scranton to Glencove, South Carolina, is easily manageable in just 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. The route primarily follows US 52, Freedom Boulevard, and East Palmetto Street, with a significant portion on highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical journey. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. This trip stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in South Carolina.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, with 64% of the journey on these types of roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles along US 52, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates local road segments like Freedom Boulevard and East Palmetto Street, offering a slight variation in scenery and speed. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Freedom Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 52.
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 37m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 301 / Freedom Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52
Turn right onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Turn right onto US 301 / Freedom Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Williamson Road
Turn right onto North Williamson Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Glencove Drive
Turn left onto Glencove Drive
Navigation decision point
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Hinson Street
Turn right onto Hinson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 16.4 mi | 23m |
| Freedom Boulevard | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| East Palmetto Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Glencove Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Williamson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 16.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, SC and Glencove, SC.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 52
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 52
3
Turn right onto US 301
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Freedom Boulevard
4
Turn left onto US 76
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Palmetto Street
5
Turn right onto North Williamson Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Williamson Road
6
Turn left onto Glencove Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Glencove Drive
7
Turn right onto Hinson Street
205 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hinson Street
8
Arrive at destination
Hinson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
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.
Destination
Glencove, SC
Evening in Glencove on Friday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
14 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 Scranton, SC to Glencove, SC covers 25.6 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 52, Freedom Boulevard, East 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 12.8 miles from Scranton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (US 301 / Freedom Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scranton, SC to Glencove, 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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