Marion, SC Road Trips
Marion, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 112-mile quick runs to 200-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Marion, SC head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
200.4 mi
Hilton Head Island, SC
Quickest Drive
2h 44m
Mount Pleasant, SC
Plan Around Marion, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Marion, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Marion, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Marion, SC
Driving from Marion, SC
Expect an average of 147 miles and about 3h 15m behind the wheel when leaving Marion, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 200 miles (3h 59m), while the shortest is just 112 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Marion, SC most often head toward Hilton Head Island, SC (200.4 mi, 3h 59m), Spartanburg, SC (191.5 mi, 3h 47m), Charleston, SC (118 mi, 2h 55m), North Charleston, SC (115.2 mi, 2h 48m), and Mount Pleasant, SC (112 mi, 2h 44m). 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 147-mile trip from Marion, SC, budget about $23 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Marion, SC and 1 routes heading into Marion, SC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 112 to 200 miles.
The longest mapped route from Marion, SC covers 200 miles and takes approximately 3h 59m. Shorter options start at just 112 miles.
The average route from Marion, SC runs about 147 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 147-mile trip from Marion, SC costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Marion, SC include Hilton Head Island, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Charleston, SC and North Charleston, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Marion, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,338
Median Income
$27,767
Median Home Value
$119,400
Median Age
44.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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