Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Westminster, SC
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Shadwick, SC
Junior Bastos
Westminster, SC to Shadwick, SC is 14.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Sandifer Boulevard, Wells Highway, and Friendship Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, making it an easy local hop. Since you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip, expect a more relaxed pace than highway cruising. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sandifer Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Wells Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Friendship Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Hitec Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Yellow Jasmine Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Windsor Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rocky Top Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, SC and Shadwick, SC.
Start on US 76; US 123
Continue on US 76; US 123
Continue on US 76; US 123
Turn right onto Hitec Road
Turn right onto SC 488
Enter roundabout onto Wells Highway
Continue on Wells Highway
Turn right onto Friendship Road
Turn left onto Yellow Jasmine Drive
Turn right onto Rocky Top Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SC 488 / Wells Highway
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Wells Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Friendship Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Yellow Jasmine Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Rocky Top Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.78 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Westminster on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Shadwick on Monday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway sections. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 4.8 miles along Sandifer Boulevard. You'll be moving at a more local pace, with potential for traffic signals and intersections as you transition between Sandifer Boulevard, Wells Highway, and Friendship Road. Expect a consistent, ground-level driving experience throughout the 14.4 miles.
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 around 7 miles in near SC 488 / Wells Highway.
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 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (SC 488 / Wells Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Wells Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.6 miles (Friendship Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
371 ft
Highest Point
959 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
164 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.4 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.
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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