Origin
Timmonsville, SC
Evening in Timmonsville on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timmonsville, 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
25m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timmonsville, SC
Kelly
Danwood, SC
Davis Vidal
Trip Overview
Timmonsville to Danwood is 14.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Alligator Road, South Irby Street, and East Smith Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, moving you from one part of the Southeast region to another. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this drive is best suited for a quick hop. Consider it if you need to cover this specific distance efficiently without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Road | 7.4 mi | 15m |
| South Irby Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| East Smith Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Palmetto Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Brockington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Smallwood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alligator Road
— 7.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timmonsville, SC and Danwood, SC.
1
Start on East Main Street
175 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto SC 403
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Brockington Street
3
Turn left onto US 76
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Smith Street
4
Continue on US 76
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Palmetto Street
5
Turn right onto Alligator Road
7.4 mi
·
15 min
·
Alligator Road
6
Turn right onto US 52; US 301
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Irby Street
7
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Smallwood Road
8
Arrive at destination
East Smallwood Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 403 / South Brockington Street
Turn left onto SC 403 / South Brockington Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 76 / East Smith Street
Turn left onto US 76 / East Smith Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Alligator Road
Turn right onto Alligator Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Turn right onto US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Smallwood Road
Turn left onto East Smallwood Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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
Evening in Danwood on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
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
25m 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 by frequent turns, classifying it as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With 0% of the drive on highways, you'll be navigating local roads the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles on Alligator Road. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation rather than settling into a steady pace on a faster road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Alligator Road.
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 SC 403 / South Brockington 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 25m 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: near the start (SC 403 / South Brockington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 76 / East Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Alligator Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 7.4 miles on Alligator Road. 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 (SC 403 / South Brockington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 76 / East Smith Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (Alligator Road): 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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