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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
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.
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Start on Barrel Stave Road
16 m · 1 sec · Barrel Stave Road
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Turn right onto Philson Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Philson Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
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Take the ramp left
929 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 47 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
1115 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 72 East
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East
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Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 72 West
11.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 72 West
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Clemson
Columbia
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).
#1 Philson Crossroads
Philson Crossroads is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5470700, -81.8109400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cross Hill
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 517 |
| Coordinates | 34.3048500, -81.9828900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-81.982889, 34.304804)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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