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Trip from Pamplico, SC to Danwood, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 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

Save up to 7 min
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.

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Downtown Pamplico, SC, SC

Pamplico, SC

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Downtown Danwood, SC, SC

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 4

4 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

$4.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.35 $2.62 $5.24
premium $4.72 $2.84 $5.69
diesel $6.28 $3.78 $7.56

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, 2026-10-19.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Pamplico, SC

Late night in Pamplico on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 14 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 11:24AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Destination

Danwood, SC

Late night in Danwood on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 1:11PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 11 at 11:24AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston 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

26m 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?

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

110 ft 71 ft

Total Climb

71 ft

Total Descent

45 ft

Highest Point

110 ft

~13.1 mi in

Elevation Range

39 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Pamplico, SC

Full guide →

Arriving in Danwood, 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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