Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgefield, SC
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Mayson Crossroads, SC
Albin Ejupi
Edgefield, SC to Mayson Crossroads, SC is 17.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Buncombe Street and Highway 378, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick hop between locations or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll find it's a straightforward trip, perfect for when you don't need a full day of travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buncombe Street | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Highway 378 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Callison Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Windmill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgefield, SC and Mayson Crossroads, SC.
Start on US 25; SC 23
Turn slight right onto US 25
Turn left onto US 378
Turn right onto SC 67
Turn right onto Windmill Road
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 12.1 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 378 / Highway 378
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Windmill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.35 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Edgefield on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Mayson Crossroads on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 23% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 12.1 miles along Buncombe Street. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating local streets, which will likely involve more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. The majority of your time will be spent on these surface roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near US 378 / Highway 378.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Edgefield, SC to Mayson Crossroads, SC is easy. At 25m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.1 miles (US 378 / Highway 378): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles (Windmill Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
274 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
540 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
167 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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