How far is Philson Crossroads, SC from Cross Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Philson Crossroads, SC to Cross Hill, SC is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.65 mi
00h 27m
Flight
19.39 mi
31.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.65 mi
Kilometers
36.45 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cross Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Philson Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Philson Crossroads
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Cross Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Philson Crossroads
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Philson Crossroads
12.4 mi
00h 13m
To Cross Hill
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Philson Crossroads and Cross Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Philson Crossroads and Cross Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Barrel Stave Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Barrel Stave Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Philson Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Philson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    929 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 72 West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Philson Crossroads and Cross Hill.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 West
11.4 mi · 50%
State Highway 56
4.63 mi · 20%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 15%
Philson Road
2.6 mi · 11%
Highway 72 East
1.09 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 72 West

Continue on Highway 72 West

11.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 13m from Philson Crossroads
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Philson Crossroads and Sunny near Cross Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Philson Crossroads to Cross Hill?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 12.4 miles from Philson Crossroads and 10.3 miles from Cross Hill.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Philson Crossroads and Sunny near Cross Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, 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 Clinton.

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Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Philson Crossroads and Cross Hill. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).

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#1 Philson Crossroads

Philson Crossroads is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5470700, -81.8109400
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Cross Hill

#2 Cross Hill

Town in South Carolina

Population517
Coordinates34.3048500, -81.9828900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Jones Ford Road (-81.810797, 34.546944)
End: South Main Street (-81.982889, 34.304804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.54 $7.09
Premium $4.78 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.62 $4.50 $9.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Philson Crossroads and Cross Hill. The current time is 08:04:57.

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.