Union, SC Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Union, SC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 70 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Union, SC spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
215.1 mi
Hilton Head Island, SC
Quickest Drive
1h 32m
Columbia, SC
Plan Around Union, SC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Union, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Union, SC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Union, SC
Driving from Union, SC
On average, trips departing from Union, SC run 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 75 miles (1h 48m), while the shortest is just 65 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Union, SC include Florence, SC (74.9 mi, 1h 38m) and Rock Hill, SC (65.4 mi, 1h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 70-mile trip from Union, SC, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Union, SC and 4 routes heading into Union, SC, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 65 to 75 miles.
The longest mapped route from Union, SC covers 75 miles and takes approximately 1h 48m. Shorter options start at just 65 miles.
The average route from Union, SC runs about 70 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 70-mile trip from Union, SC costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Union, SC include Florence, SC and Rock Hill, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Union, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,047
Median Income
$34,112
Median Home Value
$103,400
Median Age
46.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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