Road Trips from Conway, SC
Conway sets you up for a variety of South Carolina drives. You have a good number of options within a half-day's drive, including some that pass near significant parks. For a longer weekend, there are also destinations over five hours away. If you're looking for a quick day trip with a park stop, consider heading towards Summerville or Saint Andrews. If you want to cover more ground and potentially see more of the state, the western side of South Carolina opens up.
Total Routes
5
Shortest
4.2h
With Parks Nearby
5
Weekend trip
Hilton Head, SC
4h 9m207.4 mi one way
Greenwood, SC
4h 26m219.1 mi one way
At 4.4 hours, this drive is another longer option, primarily on highways. It includes access to Congaree National Park, making it a good choice if you're heading west and want a park detour.
Five Forks, SC
4h 30m226.7 mi one way
This 4.5-hour drive is mostly highway and offers access to Congaree National Park. It's a slightly longer option than Greenwood, but with a similar park proximity.
Greer, SC
4h 42m236.8 mi one way
This 4.7-hour drive is your longest option, mainly on highways, and it's the only one that passes both Congaree National Park and Cowpens National Battlefield. It's a good pick if you want to maximize park visits on a long drive.
Taylors, SC
4h 42m236 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Hilton Head, SC
4h 9m207.4 mi one way
Greenwood, SC
4h 26m219.1 mi one way
Five Forks, SC
4h 30m226.7 mi one way
Greer, SC
4h 42m236.8 mi one way
Hilton Head, SC
4h 9m207.4 mi one way
Greenwood, SC
4h 26m219.1 mi one way
Five Forks, SC
4h 30m226.7 mi one way
Greer, SC
4h 42m236.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives can take advantage of the parks accessible on longer routes, like Congaree National Park, with pleasant temperatures for exploring.
Summer
Summer trips can utilize the mixed highway and surface routes for shorter day trips, though park visits might be best in the cooler morning or evening hours.
Fall
Fall offers good driving conditions for all routes, with the opportunity to visit parks like Congaree National Park before winter weather sets in.
Winter
Winter drives are straightforward with mixed highway and surface roads, and the longer routes to western South Carolina are accessible, though park conditions may vary.
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