Origin
Timmonsville, SC
Late night in Timmonsville on Saturday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timmonsville, SC to Glencove, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timmonsville, SC
Kelly
Glencove, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
Trip Overview
This short 14.8-mile drive from Timmonsville to Glencove, SC, will only take you about 28 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip within the Southeast region. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2 and no designated stops, this route is ideal for a single-day adventure. You'll primarily navigate local roads, so expect a more intimate driving experience rather than a highway cruise. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This is a straightforward, local journey that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
The character of this drive is defined by its local nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll be spending your entire 28 minutes on roads like West Palmetto Street and East Sammys Lane. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 12 miles on West Palmetto Street, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning. Given its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, anticipate navigating through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares, which means a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through communities.
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.
West Palmetto Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12 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 SC 403 / South Brockington 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 28m 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 (SC 403 / South Brockington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 76 / East Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (East Sammys Lane): 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SC 403 / South Brockington Street
Turn left onto SC 403 / South Brockington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 76 / East Smith Street
Turn left onto US 76 / East Smith Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Sammys Lane
Turn left onto East Sammys Lane
Navigation decision point
4
14.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Hinson Street
Turn right onto Hinson Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Palmetto Street | 12 mi | 22m |
| East Smith Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| East Sammys Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| South Brockington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hinson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Palmetto Street
— 12 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timmonsville, SC and Glencove, SC.
1
Start on East Main Street
175 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto SC 403
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Brockington Street
3
Turn left onto US 76
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Smith Street
4
Continue on US 76
12 mi
·
22 min
·
West Palmetto Street
5
Turn left onto East Sammys Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sammys Lane
6
Turn right onto Hinson Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hinson Street
7
Arrive at destination
Hinson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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
Glencove, SC
Late night in Glencove on Saturday
Local time
12:23 AM
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
39 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
28m 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 Timmonsville, SC to Glencove, SC covers 14.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Palmetto Street, East Smith Street, East Sammys Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Timmonsville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 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 28m 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 (SC 403 / South Brockington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 76 / East Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.2 miles (East Sammys Lane): Navigation decision point.
The route from Timmonsville, 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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