Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lamar, SC
Junior Bastos
Suggs Crossroads, SC
ilkin yagubov
Lamar, SC to Suggs Crossroads, SC is 6.7 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Lamar Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that won't take up much of your day, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a brief leg on a longer trip. You'll be on surface roads for the entire distance, so plan for local traffic and speed limits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lawson Grove Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Mayberry Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Boykin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lamar, SC and Suggs Crossroads, SC.
Start on Boykin Avenue
Turn right onto US 401
Turn right onto US 401
Continue on US 401
Turn left onto Lawson Grove Road
Turn left onto Mayberry Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 401 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 401 / Warren Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lawson Grove Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mayberry Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$0.99 one way
$1.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.12 | $1.09 | $2.17 |
| premium | $4.49 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Lamar on Monday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Suggs Crossroads on Monday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 2.6 miles on Lamar Highway before transitioning to other local roads. Expect a cruising speed typical of rural areas rather than highway speeds. The 0% highway share means you'll be navigating local intersections and speed limits for the entire 6.7-mile distance.
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 US 401 / West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m 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: near the start (US 401 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 401 / Warren Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Lawson Grove Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
185 ft
~4.3 mi in
Elevation Range
34 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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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