Darlington, SC Road Trips
Drivers starting from Darlington, SC have 12 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 114 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Darlington, SC spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
14
Longest Drive
183 mi
Hilton Head Island, SC
Quickest Drive
15m
Florence, SC
Plan Around Darlington, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Darlington, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Darlington, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Darlington, SC
Darlington, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC
Darlington, SC to Greer, SC
Darlington, SC to Hilton Head, SC
Darlington, SC to Greenville, SC
Darlington, SC to Mount Pleasant, SC
Darlington, SC to North Charleston, SC
Darlington, SC to Summerville, SC
Darlington, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Darlington, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Darlington, SC to Sumter, SC
Darlington, SC to Suggs Crossroads, SC
Darlington, SC to Florence, SC
Driving from Darlington, SC
The typical drive from Darlington, SC covers about 114 miles and takes around 2h 14m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 183 miles (3h 33m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Darlington, SC most often head toward Hilton Head Island, SC (183 mi, 3h 33m), Greer, SC (178.8 mi, 3h 30m), Hilton Head, SC (177.4 mi, 3h 22m), Greenville, SC (175 mi, 3h 21m), and Mount Pleasant, SC (143.5 mi, 2h 42m). 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 114-mile trip from Darlington, SC, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Darlington, SC and 2 routes heading into Darlington, SC, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 183 miles.
The longest mapped route from Darlington, SC covers 183 miles and takes approximately 3h 33m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Darlington, SC runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 114-mile trip from Darlington, SC costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Darlington, SC include Hilton Head Island, SC, Greer, SC, Hilton Head, SC and Greenville, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Darlington, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,128
Median Income
$31,240
Median Home Value
$163,000
Median Age
46.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Darlington, SC at a Glance
Founded
1835
Elevation
148 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Darlington, SC
A sampling of people born in Darlington, SC.
David Beasley
1957
American politician, UN official and 113th Governor of South Carolina
Buddy Johnson
1915–1977
American jazz and New York blues pianist and bandleader (1915–1977)
Evander M. Law
1836–1920
Confederate Army general (1836–1920)
Orlando Hudson
1977
American baseball player
Ella Johnson
1919–2004
American jazz and rhythm and blues vocalist (1919-2004)
William G. Farrow
1918–1942
United States Army Air Force lieutenant; participant in the Doolittle Raid
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Darlington, SC.
First Baptist Church
historic church in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Cashua Street-Spring Street Historic District
historic district in South Carolina, United States
Darlington Downtown Historic District
historic district in South Carolina, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q428231), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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