Origin
Simpsonville, SC
Morning in Simpsonville on Wednesday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
220.4 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
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6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpsonville, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Beaufort, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 220.4 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hedge Street, East Curtis Street, Southeast Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.2 miles from Simpsonville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 220.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hedge Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Curtis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairview Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Strip Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charleston | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SC 68 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hedge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simpsonville, SC and Beaufort, SC.
1
Start on the route
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
174 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left onto Hedge Street
148 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hedge Street
4
Turn left onto East Curtis Street
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Curtis Street
5
Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Main Street
6
Turn right onto Fairview Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fairview Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
9
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Charleston
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Savannah
12
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee
14
Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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SC 68 East: Yemassee
15
Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Yemassee Highway
16
Turn slight right onto Connelly Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Connelly Street
17
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
18
Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Trask Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
21
Continue on Boundary Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Boundary Street
22
Continue on Carteret Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Carteret Street
23
Turn left onto Port Republic Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
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Port Republic Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 110.2 miles from Simpsonville, SC, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.2 miles or 2h 5m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaufort, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Simpsonville, 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 Simpsonville, SC
This is one driving day of about 220.4 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Simpsonville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.2 mi from Simpsonville, SC · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.2 miles from Simpsonville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaufort, SC
The final approach into Beaufort, 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 Beaufort, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.47 one way
$68.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.68 | $75.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.14 | $10.58 |
| Efficient EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.86 | $14.11 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Beaufort, SC
Morning in Beaufort on Wednesday
Local time
8:08 AM
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
10 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 220.4 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hedge Street, East Curtis Street, Southeast Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.2 miles from Simpsonville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.47 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Simpsonville, SC to Beaufort, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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