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Trip from Johnsonville, SC to Glencove, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

40.5 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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

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Downtown Johnsonville, SC, SC

Johnsonville, SC

Mark Stebnicki

Downtown Glencove, SC, SC

Glencove, SC

Luiz Fernando Maciel

Trip Overview

This 40.5-mile drive from Johnsonville, SC, to Glencove, SC, is a quick one-hour journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with South Pamplico Highway, Paper Mill Road, and East Palmetto Street forming the backbone of your route. Given its short distance and lack of significant highway time (0% highway share), this trip is easily manageable within a few hours. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $6 for this excursion within the Southeast region. This route offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience ideal for a relaxed day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Pamplico Highway 8 mi 14m
Paper Mill Road 7.4 mi 10m
East Palmetto Street 6.3 mi 8m
West Seven Mile Road 4.8 mi 7m
Kingsburg Highway 3.8 mi 5m
West Myrtle Beach Highway 3.5 mi 3m
Kennedy Haines Road 1.5 mi 3m
North Old River Road 1.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: South Pamplico Highway — 8 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, SC and Glencove, SC.

1

Start on North Railroad Avenue

141 ft · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
2

Turn left onto SC 341

0.4 mi · 49 sec · East Broadway Street
3

Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway
4

Continue on SC 41; SC 51

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kingsburg Highway
5

Turn left onto US 378

3.5 mi · 3 min · West Myrtle Beach Highway
6

Turn right onto SC 51

8.0 mi · 14 min · South Pamplico Highway
7

Continue on SC 51

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
8

Continue on State Road S-21-132

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Street
9

Continue on Marsh Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Marsh Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto East Lynhurst Road

102 ft · 4 sec · East Lynhurst Road
11

Turn left onto Kennedy Haines Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Kennedy Haines Road
12

Continue on Kennedy Haines Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kennedy Haines Road
13

Turn right onto State Road S-21-105

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Seven Mile Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto North Old River Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · North Old River Road
15

Turn right onto Paper Mill Road

6.1 mi · 8 min · Paper Mill Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto Paper Mill Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Paper Mill Road
17

Turn left onto US 76; US 301

6.3 mi · 8 min · East Palmetto Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right onto North Williamson Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Williamson Road
19

Turn left onto Glencove Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Glencove Drive
20

Turn right onto Hinson Street

205 ft · 8 sec · Hinson Street
21

Arrive at destination

Hinson Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Pamplico, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pamplico, SC

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Danwood, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pamplico, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Johnsonville, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SC 341 / East Broadway Street

Turn left onto SC 341 / East Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway

Turn left onto US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway

Navigation decision point

4
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in | SC 51 / South Pamplico Highway

Turn right onto SC 51 / South Pamplico Highway

Navigation decision point

4
18.4 mi into trip | ~30m in | East Lynhurst Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Lynhurst Road

Navigation decision point

5
40.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Hinson Street

Turn right onto Hinson Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.44 one way

$12.88 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $7.02 $14.05
premium $4.78 $7.62 $15.24
diesel $5.35 $8.53 $17.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.25 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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 May 22, 2026

Origin

Johnsonville, SC

Evening in Johnsonville on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

SE 1 to 8 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Glencove, SC

Evening in Glencove on Wednesday

Local time

5:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Rain Showers

SE 2 to 7 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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

1h 5m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 40.5-mile trip. There are no interstate stretches here, so you'll be on more traditional roads for the full 1 hour and 5 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles on South Pamplico Highway. This route's character is defined by its frequent turns and local road feel, offering a connected experience with the surrounding area rather than high-speed travel. It's a drive where you'll be actively navigating through communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on South Pamplico Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 early in the drive near SC 341 / East Broadway Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SC 51 / South Pamplico Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

137 ft 37 ft

Total Climb

168 ft

Total Descent

123 ft

Highest Point

137 ft

~40.5 mi in

Elevation Range

99 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Johnsonville, SC

Full guide →

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 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m 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 8 miles on South Pamplico 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: near the start (SC 341 / East Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (SC 51 / South Pamplico Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glencove, 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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