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

The driving distance from Judson, SC to Fork Shoals, SC is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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
21.68 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
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fork Shoals
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Judson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Judson
2026-04-15T10:24
Arrive Fork Shoals
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 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 Judson
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 Judson
10.9 mi
00h 16m
To Fork Shoals
10.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    36 m · 10 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hawkins Street

    715 ft · 40 sec · Hawkins Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goodrich Street

    1213 ft · 55 sec · Goodrich Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Dunean Street

    546 ft · 15 sec · Dunean Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hutchins Street

    846 ft · 27 sec · Hutchins Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stevens Street

    2858 ft · 1 min · Stevens Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Henrydale Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Henrydale Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fork Shoals Road

    2893 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fork Shoals Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Fork Shoals Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto McKelvey Road

    1659 ft · 36 sec · McKelvey Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKelvey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fork Shoals Road
8.03 mi · 37%
Stevens Street
0.54 mi · 2%
McKelvey Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Goodrich Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Hutchins Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Hawkins Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

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
+5.6 mi
16.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 16m from Judson
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Judson and Sunny near Fork Shoals.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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 Judson and 10.8 miles from Fork Shoals.

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 5.6 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 $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Judson and Fork Shoals. Straight-line distance: 16.09 mi (25.89 km).

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#1 Judson

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population2,050
Coordinates34.8331700, -82.4276200
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fork Shoals

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

Population0
Coordinates34.6226200, -82.3067900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Judson (-82.42762, 34.83317)
End: Fork Shoals (-82.30679, 34.62262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.41 $6.82
Premium $4.78 $3.68 $7.36
Diesel $5.62 $4.33 $8.66

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 Judson and Fork Shoals. The current time is 10:24:49.

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.