Origin
Crocketville, SC
Afternoon in Crocketville on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crocketville, SC to Gifford, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crocketville, SC
Deane Bayas
Gifford, SC
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Trip Overview
Crocketville, SC to Gifford, SC is 12.6 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Luray Highway, Hope Well Road, and Bamberg Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this drive is best approached as a quick transit rather than a destination in itself. It's a straightforward connection, ideal for those needing to move between these two specific locales without extensive travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Luray Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Hope Well Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Bamberg Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hoover Street North | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shaw Drive | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street West | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Badger Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Luray Highway
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crocketville, SC and Gifford, SC.
1
Start on Sandy Run Road
305 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sandy Run Road
2
Turn left onto US 601
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bamberg Highway
3
Continue on US 601
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Hoover Street North
4
Turn sharp right onto US 278; SC 363
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Elm Street West
5
Turn left onto SC 363
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Shaw Drive
6
Continue on SC 363
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Luray Highway
7
Turn right onto Hope Well Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Hope Well Road
8
Turn right onto Badger Street
239 ft
·
10 sec
·
Badger Street
9
Arrive at destination
Badger Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 601 / Bamberg Highway
Turn left onto US 601 / Bamberg Highway
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West
Turn sharp right onto US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SC 363 / Shaw Drive
Turn left onto SC 363 / Shaw Drive
Navigation decision point
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Hope Well Road
Turn right onto Hope Well Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Badger Street
Turn right onto Badger Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Gifford, SC
Afternoon in Gifford on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local drive rather than a high-speed transit. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating rural roads for the entire 12.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles along Luray Highway. Expect a varied experience as you transition between Luray Highway, Hope Well Road, and Bamberg Highway, with numerous intersections and changes in direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Luray Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 601 / Bamberg Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 601 / Bamberg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.1 miles (SC 363 / Shaw Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Luray Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 601 / Bamberg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (US 278; SC 363 / Elm Street West): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.1 miles (SC 363 / Shaw Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gifford, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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