How far is Philson Crossroads, SC from Laurens, SC?
The driving distance from Philson Crossroads, SC to Laurens, SC is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philson Crossroads and Laurens.
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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
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 56
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Take the ramp right
950 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2010 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union
1045 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 49
50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Yarborough Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road
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Turn left onto Lucas Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue
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Continue on North Harper Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Harper Street
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Turn right onto East Laurens Street
140 m · 26 sec · East Laurens Street
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Turn left onto West Public Square
87 m · 13 sec · West Public Square
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Turn left onto Courthouse Public Square
49 m · 7 sec · Courthouse Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philson Crossroads and Laurens.
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 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5.08 mi · 00h 05m
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 Laurens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philson Crossroads to Laurens?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 Philson Crossroads and 6.8 miles from Laurens.
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 3.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Philson Crossroads and Sunny near Laurens.
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 Philson Crossroads and Laurens. Straight-line distance: 12.04 mi (19.38 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 Laurens
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,852 |
| Coordinates | 34.4990100, -82.0142600 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Courthouse Public Square (-82.014258, 34.499001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
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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