Origin
Pamplico, SC
Morning in Pamplico on Sunday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pamplico, SC to Danwood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pamplico, SC
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Danwood, SC
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Trip Overview
Pamplico to Danwood is 15.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via North Pamplico Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that’s perfect for a quick hop. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed. It’s a straightforward connection between two points, making it a practical choice for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Pamplico Highway | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| East Effingham Road | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| South Irby Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Pamplico Highway
— 8.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pamplico, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on State Road S-21-132
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Continue on North Walnut Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto SC 51
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
North Pamplico Highway
4
Turn left onto SC 327
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Effingham Road
5
Turn right onto US 52; US 301
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Irby Street
6
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
7
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Walnut Street
Continue onto North Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
3
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SC 327 / East Effingham Road
Turn left onto SC 327 / East Effingham Road
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Turn right onto US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Danwood, SC
Morning in Danwood on Sunday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 15.3-mile journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles along North Pamplico Highway. As you travel, you'll navigate through a series of local roads, including East Effingham Road and South Irby Street. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road surface as you transition between these local arteries. The driving experience is more about navigating local connections than covering long distances on a single highway.
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: 8.9 mi on North Pamplico Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 North Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m 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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SC 327 / East Effingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 8.9 miles on North 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 (North Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (SC 327 / East Effingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danwood, 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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