Aynor, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC is 31.3 miles and takes about 50m via US 501, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays entirely within South Carolina, making it a convenient local excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal distractions. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without much fuss. Plan for a simple journey that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 501
17.2 mi
23m
SC 544
13 mi
22m
Crooked Pine Drive
0.6 mi
2m
8th Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Elm Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Buck Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 501
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aynor, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC.
1
Start on SC 319
0.1 mi·21 sec·Elm Street
2
Turn left onto S-26-24
0.4 mi·47 sec·8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 501
17 mi·23 min·US 501
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto SC 544
2.6 mi·5 min·SC 544
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SC 544
5.0 mi·8 min·SC 544
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto SC 544
5.4 mi·9 min·SC 544
7
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
439 ft·24 sec·Crooked Pine Drive
8
Continue on Crooked Pine Drive
0.1 mi·30 sec·Crooked Pine Drive
9
Turn slight right onto Crooked Pine Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Crooked Pine Drive
10
Turn right onto Buck Drive
224 ft·9 sec·Buck Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Buck Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Aynor, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|S-26-24 / 8th Avenue
Turn left onto S-26-24 / 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 501
Turn left onto US 501
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip|~25m in|SC 544
Turn right onto SC 544
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
30.7 mi into trip|~47m in|Crooked Pine Drive
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
4
31.3 mi into trip|~50m in|Buck Drive
Turn right onto Buck Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.98 one way
$9.96 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$5.43
$10.86
premium
$4.78
$5.89
$11.78
diesel
$5.35
$6.59
$13.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.4
0
$3.29
$1.50
Efficient EV
7.8
0
$2.74
$1.25
EV Truck/SUV
12.5
0
$4.38
$2.00
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Aynor, SC
Evening
in Aynor on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 7:51PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 2:18PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Destination
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Evening
in Deerfield Plantation on Wednesday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
E 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 7:51PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 2:18PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
88°F
Red Hill, SC
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roads like US 501 and SC 544. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.2 miles on US 501, offering a consistent pace. The character is largely one of smooth, efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly. Expect a straightforward driving experience, primarily on well-maintained highways that facilitate easy navigation. The transition to Crooked Pine Drive marks the final, shorter segment as you approach your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on US 501.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 501 and SC 544. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near S-26-24 / 8th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (S-26-24 / 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 501): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (SC 544): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
103 ft15 ft
Total Climb
78 ft
Total Descent
150 ft
Highest Point
103 ft
Elevation Range
88 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on US 501. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (S-26-24 / 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 501): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (SC 544): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerfield Plantation, SC before heading back.
