How far is Pendleton, SC from Williamston, SC?
The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Williamston, SC is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Williamston.
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Start on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 81
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 81
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Continue on Easley Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Easley Highway
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Turn right onto Palmetto Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Road
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Continue on North Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto Greenville Drive
699 ft · 14 sec · Greenville Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1448 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
80 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Mineral Park Lane
893 ft · 41 sec · Mineral Park Lane
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Turn right onto Spring Park
81 m · 12 sec · Spring Park
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Park
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton and Williamston.
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.
Old Greenville Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.92 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Williamston?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Pendleton and 12.2 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.38 one way or $6.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pendleton and Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
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 Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.23 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamston (-82.47791, 34.61845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.94 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
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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