How far is Laurens, SC from Philson Crossroads, SC?
The driving distance from Laurens, SC to Philson Crossroads, SC is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurens and Philson Crossroads.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurens and Philson Crossroads.
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Start on Courthouse Public Square
13 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square
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Turn left onto East Public Square
91 m · 15 sec · East Public Square
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Turn right onto East Laurens Street
79 m · 14 sec · East Laurens Street
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Turn left onto North Harper Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Harper Street
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Continue on Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp right toward I 385 South
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
1641 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 56: Clinton
1316 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 56 North
102 m · 7 sec · Highway 56 North
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Continue on State Highway 56
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
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Turn right onto Philson Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Philson Road
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Turn left onto Barrel Stave Road
16 m · 1 sec · Barrel Stave Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barrel Stave Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurens and Philson Crossroads.
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.
I 385 South
Merge slight left
5.12 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Laurens and Sunny near Philson Crossroads.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurens to Philson Crossroads?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Laurens and 8.5 miles from Philson Crossroads.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurens and Sunny near Philson Crossroads.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurens and Philson Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.38 km).
#1 Laurens
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,852 |
| Coordinates | 34.4990100, -82.0142600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philson Crossroads
Philson Crossroads is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5470700, -81.8109400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Philson Crossroads (-81.81094, 34.54707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.96 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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