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Trip from Darlington, SC to Suggs Crossroads, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11 mi

18 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Darlington, SC, SC

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Downtown Suggs Crossroads, SC, SC

Suggs Crossroads, SC

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Trip Overview

This short 11-mile drive from Darlington to Suggs Crossroads in South Carolina is an easy 19-minute trip, perfect for a single day. With no highway driving involved, you'll navigate local roads, making it a straightforward excursion. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick local connection within the Southeast region without a need for an overnight stay. Plan for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lamar Highway 6.4 mi 9m
Philadelphia Street 3.5 mi 8m
Pearl Street 0.6 mi <1m
Syracuse Community Road 0.3 mi <1m
Harry Byrd Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Mayberry Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Lamar Highway — 6.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darlington, SC and Suggs Crossroads, SC.

1

Start on Pearl Street

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Pearl Street
2

Continue on SC 34; SC 151

370 ft · 6 sec · Harry Byrd Highway
3

Turn slight left

222 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn straight onto Lamar Highway

4.8 mi · 7 min · Lamar Highway
5

Enter roundabout onto US 401

135 ft · 2 sec · Lamar Highway
6

Continue on US 401

1.6 mi · 2 min · Lamar Highway
7

Turn right onto Syracuse Community Road

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Syracuse Community Road
8

Turn left onto S-16-1151

3.5 mi · 8 min · Philadelphia Street
9

Turn right onto Mayberry Road

51 ft · 2 sec · Mayberry Road
10

Arrive at destination

Mayberry Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 401 / Lamar Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 401 / Lamar Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | Syracuse Community Road

Turn right onto Syracuse Community Road

Navigation decision point

3
7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | S-16-1151 / Philadelphia Street

Turn left onto S-16-1151 / Philadelphia Street

Navigation decision point

3
11 mi into trip | ~19m in | Mayberry Road

Turn right onto Mayberry Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.62 one way

$3.25 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.12 $1.78 $3.57
premium $4.49 $1.95 $3.89
diesel $4.80 $2.08 $4.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
Efficient EV 2.8 0 $0.96 $0.44
EV Truck/SUV 4.4 0 $1.54 $0.70

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.

Forecast as of Jul 6, 2026

Origin

Darlington, SC

Morning in Darlington on Monday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 2:16AM EDT until July 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 1:59AM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Suggs Crossroads, SC

Morning in Suggs Crossroads on Monday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Partly Cloudy

S 2 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 2:16AM EDT until July 6 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 1:59AM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

19m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a local drive with a 'turn-heavy' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns as you navigate through towns and communities. The entire 11 miles are on local roads, with no highway segments, so you won't experience any high-speed cruising. Your longest stretch without a turn will be about 6.4 miles along Lamar Highway. This type of driving keeps you connected to the local landscape, offering a more intimate journey than a typical interstate trip.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Lamar 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 5.5 miles in near US 401 / Lamar 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 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 401 / Lamar Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.1 miles (Syracuse Community Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (S-16-1151 / Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

181 ft 150 ft

Total Climb

34 ft

Total Descent

8 ft

Highest Point

181 ft

~9.4 mi in

Elevation Range

31 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Darlington, SC

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Top landmarks

  • • First Baptist Church — historic church in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
  • • Cashua Street-Spring Street Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States
  • • Darlington Downtown Historic District — historic district in South Carolina, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m 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 6.4 miles on Lamar 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 5.5 miles (US 401 / Lamar Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.1 miles (Syracuse Community Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (S-16-1151 / Philadelphia Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Suggs Crossroads, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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