Origin
Kingstree, SC
Late night in Kingstree on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingstree, SC to Hemingway, 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
43m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingstree, SC
Stephen Andrews
Hemingway, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Kingstree, SC to Hemingway, SC is 24.1 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Hemingway Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within South Carolina. It's a local-feeling trip, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for exploration at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Highway | 22.4 mi | 39m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Brooks Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road S-45-187 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hemingway Highway
— 22.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingstree, SC and Hemingway, SC.
1
Start on East Brooks Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Brooks Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SC 261
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on SC 261
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Hemingway Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 261
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Hemingway Highway
5
Continue on SC 261
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broad Street
6
Turn left onto County Road S-45-187
94 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road S-45-187
7
Arrive at destination
County Road S-45-187
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 261 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SC 261 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SC 261 / Hemingway Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto SC 261 / Hemingway Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
County Road S-45-187
Turn left onto County Road S-45-187
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hemingway, SC
Late night in Hemingway on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage. You'll navigate primarily via Hemingway Highway, East Main Street, and East Brooks Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.4 miles on Hemingway Highway. Expect a more intimate driving experience, where you'll be more connected to the local landscape as you make frequent adjustments to your course.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Hemingway Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.6 miles in near SC 261 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kingstree, SC to Hemingway, SC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (SC 261 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (SC 261 / Hemingway Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles (County Road S-45-187): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 22.4 miles on Hemingway 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 0.6 miles (SC 261 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (SC 261 / Hemingway Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles (County Road S-45-187): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hemingway, 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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