How far is Edisto Beach, SC from Social Circle, GA?
The driving distance from Edisto Beach, SC to Social Circle, GA is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edisto Beach and Social Circle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edisto Beach and Social Circle.
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Start on Billow Street
6 m · 7 sec · Billow Street
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Turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 174
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Continue on Cypress Bottom Road
3 mi · 5 min · Cypress Bottom Road
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Continue on State Highway 174
14.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 174
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 174
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 174
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Savannah Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Turn right onto Charleston Highway
12.7 mi · 22 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Hampton Street
3 mi · 5 min · Hampton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Jefferies Boulevard
906 ft · 25 sec · South Jefferies Boulevard
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Continue straight
3022 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Florence
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg
1768 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto SC 61 West: Bamberg
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Highway
10.9 mi · 19 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Edisto River Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Edisto River Road
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Turn straight onto Heritage Highway
21 mi · 31 min · Heritage Highway
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Church Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williston Road
21.6 mi · 30 min · Williston Road
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Continue on Sand Bar Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road
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Continue on Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
758 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Greene Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Greene Street
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Continue on Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Washington Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
16 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 11: Monroe, Monticello
1408 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto East Hightower Trail
25 m · 3 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hightower Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edisto Beach and Social Circle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Merge slight left onto Carl Sanders Highway
85.2 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Edisto Beach and Sunny near Social Circle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edisto Beach to Social Circle?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.6 miles from Edisto Beach and 128.9 miles from Social Circle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.71 one way or $65.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edisto Beach and Sunny near Social Circle.
Stop Ideas Near New Ellenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edisto Beach and Social Circle. Straight-line distance: 212.1 mi (341.34 km).
#1 Edisto Beach
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 402 |
| Coordinates | 32.4793600, -80.3348200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Social Circle (-83.71823, 33.65623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $36.83 | $73.66 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $51.89 | $103.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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