Abbeville, SC Road Trips

With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Abbeville, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 123 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Abbeville, SC head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

205.2 mi

Hilton Head, SC

Quickest Drive

1h 27m

Greenville, SC

Plan Around Abbeville, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Abbeville, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Hilton Head, SC to Abbeville, SC 205.2 mi · 4h 36m Summerville, SC to Abbeville, SC 172.2 mi · 3h 43m Greenville, SC to Abbeville, SC 57.4 mi · 1h 27m

Continue From Abbeville, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Abbeville, SC to Florence, SC 179.6 mi · 3h 38m Abbeville, SC to Columbia, SC 102.3 mi · 2h 9m Abbeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC 87.5 mi · 1h 58m

Trips from Abbeville, SC

Abbeville, SC to Florence, SC

179.6 mi 3h 38m

Abbeville, SC to Columbia, SC

102.3 mi 2h 9m

Abbeville, SC to Rock Hill, SC

87.5 mi 1h 58m

Driving from Abbeville, SC

The typical drive from Abbeville, SC covers about 123 miles and takes around 2h 35m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 38m), while the shortest is just 88 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Abbeville, SC most often head toward Florence, SC (179.6 mi, 3h 38m), Columbia, SC (102.3 mi, 2h 9m), and Rock Hill, SC (87.5 mi, 1h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 123-mile trip from Abbeville, SC, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Abbeville, SC and 3 routes heading into Abbeville, SC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 88 to 180 miles.

The longest mapped route from Abbeville, SC covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 38m. Shorter options start at just 88 miles.

The average route from Abbeville, SC runs about 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 35m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 123-mile trip from Abbeville, SC costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Abbeville, SC include Florence, SC, Columbia, SC and Rock Hill, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Abbeville, SC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,863

Median Income

$38,983

Median Home Value

$108,500

Median Age

37.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Abbeville, SC

Abbeville is a town in the Old 96 District that has the distinction of being where the Civil War was both instigated and terminated in a way, as it was here that a delegation of South Carolinians came together at "Secession Hill" on November 22, 1860 to decide to secede from the Union, and moreover where, at the Burt-Stark Mansion, a perhaps crestfallen Jefferson Davis moved to dissolve the Confederacy on May 2, 1865.

1 Burt-Stark Mansion, 400 N Main St, ☏ +1 864 366-0166. F-Sa 1:30pm-4:30pm. During the last cabinet meeting to be held by the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis dissolved the Confederacy's government here on May 2, 1865, allowing for the sequelae of events that mark the end of the Civil War to follow. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Abbeville Opera House, 100 Court Square #102. Here is something else to look at for its aesthetic architectural value from the turn of the century since you drove all the way here. (updated Aug 2021)

1 Calhoun Falls State Park, 46 Maintenance Shop Rd, Calhoun Falls, ☏ +1 864 447-8267. Daily 6AM-6PM, or 6AM-9PM during Daylight Savings Time. Natural setting along rural Lake Russell, aka the impounded Savannah River, where swimming, fishing, camping, sunset-watching, and even hiking along Cedar Bluff Trail are available. The name Calhoun Falls is a bit obscure, as there doesn't seem to be a waterfall. Interestingly though, the original Georgia–Carolina Memorial Bridge next to the current Hwy 72 bridge is submerged beneath the lake if you happen to be a scuba diver or have an underwater camera. $3 per person, only like $1.50 for kids and seniors. (updated Oct 2021)

1 Village Grill, 110 Trinity St. W-Sa Lunch and Dinner. A place that is kind of foo-foo, but that will draw you into a vintage feeling of Abbeville from yesteryear. (updated Aug 2021)

1 Abbevilla Motel, 801 E Greenwood St, ☏ +1 864 366-5041. It is kind of like a piece of Americana in that it has a nostalgic motor inn look and isn't part of a chain like so many these days. (updated Aug 2021)

Located in a rather isolated part of South Carolina, you'll likely need a car to get to Abbeville. It is about 17 miles west of Greenwood and 30 miles southeast of Anderson.

Travel tips adapted from Abbeville (South Carolina) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.