How far is Fork Shoals, SC from Judson, SC?

The driving distance from Fork Shoals, SC to Judson, SC is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.79 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.09 mi
25.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.09 mi
Kilometers
25.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.28 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Judson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Return by in Fork Shoals
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fork Shoals
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Judson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fork Shoals
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gantt
SC

Town

From Fork Shoals
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Judson
12.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fork Shoals and Judson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fork Shoals and Judson.

  1. 1

    Start on McKelvey Road

    1659 ft · 36 sec · McKelvey Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Fork Shoals Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Fork Shoals Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    2673 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Southern Connector

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henrydale Avenue

    117 m · 14 sec · Henrydale Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Stevens Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Stevens Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchins Street

    846 ft · 24 sec · Hutchins Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dunean Street

    546 ft · 17 sec · Dunean Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Goodrich Street

    1213 ft · 59 sec · Goodrich Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hawkins Street

    715 ft · 33 sec · Hawkins Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    36 m · 5 sec · 9th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fork Shoals and Judson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector
12.1 mi · 51%
Fork Shoals Road
8.12 mi · 34%
Stevens Street
0.54 mi · 2%
McKelvey Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Goodrich Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Hutchins Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector

Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

12.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 16m from Fork Shoals
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fork Shoals and Mostly Clear near Judson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fork Shoals to Judson?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fork Shoals and 12.9 miles from Judson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fork Shoals and Mostly Clear near Judson.

Stop Ideas Near Gantt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gantt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gantt.

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Greenville

6 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

39 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fork Shoals and Judson. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 km).

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#1 Fork Shoals

Fork Shoals is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6226200, -82.3067900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
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#2 Judson

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population2,050
Coordinates34.8331700, -82.4276200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: McKelvey Road (-82.306942, 34.622892)
End: 9th Street (-82.427614, 34.832969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.72 $7.44
Premium $4.78 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.62 $4.72 $9.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fork Shoals and Judson. The current time is 08:37:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.