Origin
Woodruff, SC
Evening in Woodruff on Friday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodruff, SC
Junior Bastos
Zoar Heights, SC
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
This short 21.8-mile drive from Woodruff to Zoar Heights, SC, can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, it's an economical excursion. The route primarily utilizes Highway 101 and Arlington Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal for those looking for a quick local adventure without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this journey, with 76% of the drive taking place on major roads like Highway 101 and State Highway 101. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on Highway 101, providing a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, you'll also navigate sections of Arlington Road, which may offer a slight change in scenery or road type. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 101 and State Highway 101. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC is easy. At 40m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (Zoar Heights Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Turn left onto SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SC 357 / Arlington Road
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 357 / Arlington Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
21.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Zoar Heights Road
Turn right onto Zoar Heights Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 101 | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 101 | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Arlington Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| New Woodruff Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Line Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 357 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Zoar Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 101
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff, SC and Zoar Heights, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 146
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SC 101; SC 146
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 101
3
Continue on SC 101; SC 146
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 101
4
Continue on SC 101
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Highway 101
5
Continue on SC 101
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 101
6
Continue on SC 101
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 101
7
Continue on SC 101
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 101
8
Continue on SC 101
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 101
9
Continue on SC 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Woodruff Road
10
Continue on SC 101
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Line Street
11
Continue on SC 357
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Arlington Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 357
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Arlington Road
13
Continue on SC 357
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 357
14
Turn right onto Zoar Heights Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Zoar Heights Road
15
Arrive at destination
Zoar Heights Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.73 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Zoar Heights, SC
Evening in Zoar Heights on Friday
Local time
8:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
37 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
40m 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 Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC covers 21.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 101, State Highway 101, Arlington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Woodruff, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 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.
The drive from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC is easy. At 40m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (SC 101; SC 146 / State Highway 101): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.5 miles (Zoar Heights Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Woodruff, SC to Zoar Heights, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cowpens National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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