How far is Friendship, SC from Ware Shoals, SC?
The driving distance from Friendship, SC to Ware Shoals, SC is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friendship and Ware Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friendship and Ware Shoals.
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Start on Highway 178
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 178
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Continue on Bruce Road
697 ft · 12 sec · Bruce Road
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Continue on Bradley Street
2941 ft · 50 sec · Bradley Street
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Continue on Mosley Road
1577 ft · 27 sec · Mosley Road
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Continue on Rock House Road
1678 ft · 28 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Scotts Ferry Road
1 km · 57 sec · Scotts Ferry Road
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Continue on S-41-98
2460 ft · 42 sec · S-41-98
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Continue on S-41-227
2.1 mi · 3 min · S-41-227
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Continue on Kathy Hill Road
1007 ft · 17 sec · Kathy Hill Road
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Continue on Sivell Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Sivell Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Road
914 ft · 16 sec · Warren Road
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Continue on Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto Montague Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Montague Avenue
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
138 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Greenwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Greenwood Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
26 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Friendship and Ware Shoals.
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.
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9.52 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Friendship and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ware Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Friendship to Ware Shoals?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Friendship and 17.9 miles from Ware Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Friendship and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ware Shoals.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friendship and Ware Shoals. Straight-line distance: 29.59 mi (47.62 km).
#1 Friendship
Friendship is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0420700, -81.9595600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-82.246816, 34.398479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.96 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
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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