Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonehaven, SC
Michał Robak
Starr, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Stonehaven, SC to Starr, SC is 14.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Highway 81 South, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within South Carolina. You'll find the route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a straightforward and quick connection between these two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for a simple transit between destinations without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 81 South | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Pearman Dairy Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway 28 Bypass | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Dixon Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| South Murray Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Whitehall Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stones Throw Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stonehaven, SC and Starr, SC.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Dixon Road
At end of road, turn left onto Whitehall Road
Turn right onto SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Continue on SC 28
Turn right onto US 29
Continue on SC 81
Turn sharp right onto SC 412
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Dixon Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Whitehall Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 29 / South Murray Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto SC 412 / Stones Throw Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Stonehaven on Wednesday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Starr on Wednesday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
About 57% of this 14.8-mile route is on highways, including a stretch of 6.2 miles on Highway 81 South. After this highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Pearman Dairy Road and Highway 28 Bypass. Expect a mixed driving experience, shifting from potentially faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Dixon Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Dixon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Whitehall Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SC 28 / Pearman Dairy Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
187 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
125 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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Early in the drive, short detour
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Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich;american
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Around the midpoint, short detour
Anderson, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
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Anderson, SC
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
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Anderson, SC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Anderson, SC
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-We 10:30-22:00; Th-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su...
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Near the start, right off the route
Anderson, SC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Anderson, SC
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Anderson, SC
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su...
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Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
SC
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Artwork
Around the midpoint, short detour
Tank
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Anderson, SC
Visit websiteCamp_site
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Anderson, SC
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Anderson, SC
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Anderson, SC
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Anderson, SC
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
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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