Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsonville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Glencove, SC
Luiz Fernando Maciel
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, SC and Glencove, SC.
Start on North Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto SC 341
Turn left onto SC 41; SC 51
Continue on SC 41; SC 51
Turn left onto US 378
Turn right onto SC 51
Continue on SC 51
Continue on State Road S-21-132
Continue on Marsh Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Lynhurst Road
Turn left onto Kennedy Haines Road
Continue on Kennedy Haines Road
Turn right onto State Road S-21-105
At end of road, turn left onto North Old River Road
Turn right onto Paper Mill Road
At end of road, turn right onto Paper Mill Road
Turn left onto US 76; US 301
Turn right onto North Williamson Road
Turn left onto Glencove Drive
Turn right onto Hinson Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn left onto SC 341 / East Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 378 / West Myrtle Beach Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 51 / South Pamplico Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Lynhurst Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Hinson Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| premium | $4.49 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Johnsonville on Monday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Glencove on Monday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
137 ft
~40.5 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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