Origin
Darlington, SC
Late night in Darlington on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darlington, SC to Suggs Crossroads, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 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
Unknown
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.
Darlington, SC
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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 44 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
$1.72 one way
$3.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $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.
Destination
Suggs Crossroads, SC
Late night in Suggs Crossroads on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
3 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
19m 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?
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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