Fall Road Trips in South Carolina

Routes

Avg Distance

399 mi

Avg Drive

7h 40m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jul 19, 2026

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South Carolina in the fall means pleasant temperatures and good daylight for hitting the road. With 30 routes averaging 399 miles and about 7.5 hours, you can explore a good chunk of the state. This season offers a great chance to see the changing landscape without the summer heat. Most routes have parks accessible, and you can expect varied terrain.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.75/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$38–$367

One-way, ~399 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~140 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: South Carolina

South Carolina peaks at around 91°F in Jul and cools to 60°F / 39°F in Jan. Wettest month is Aug at ~7 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in	Snow in
Jan	60	39	3.4	0.2
Feb	64	42	3.1	0.1
Mar	70	47	3.4	—
Apr	77	55	3.3	—
May	84	63	3.3	—
Jun	89	70	6.2	—
Jul	91	74	6.6	—
Aug	90	73	7	—
Sep peak	85	68	6	—
Oct peak	78	58	4.3	—
Nov peak	69	47	2.7	—
Dec	63	42	3.4	—

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for SC — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
South Carolina routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in South Carolina that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 399 miles).

Current regular gas averages $3.75/gallon in South Carolina (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $38 and $367. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, South Carolina typically sees daytime highs in the 69–85°F range with about 4.3 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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