How far is Social Circle, GA from Edisto Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Social Circle, GA to Edisto Beach, SC is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Social Circle and Edisto Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Social Circle and Edisto Beach.
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Start on East Hightower Trail
25 m · 10 sec · East Hightower Trail
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Cherokee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 20 East: Augusta
2093 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
16 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1571 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway
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Continue on Greene Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greene Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Boundary Street
131 m · 10 sec · East Boundary Street
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Turn right onto Sand Bar Ferry Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Sand Bar Ferry Road
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Continue on Williston Road
21.6 mi · 30 min · Williston Road
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Turn left onto Tinker Creek Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Tinker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charleston Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 78
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Dexter Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Dexter Street
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Continue on Highway 78
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 78
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Continue on Heritage Highway
21 mi · 31 min · Heritage Highway
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Turn slight right onto Edisto River Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Edisto River Road
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Continue on Augusta Highway
10.6 mi · 19 min · Augusta Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah
2660 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 64: Lodge, Walterboro
1856 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Turn right onto North Jefferies Boulevard
3022 ft · 55 sec · North Jefferies Boulevard
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Continue straight
906 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Hampton Street
3 mi · 5 min · Hampton Street
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Continue on Charleston Highway
12.7 mi · 22 min · Charleston Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ace Basin Parkway
1.6 km · 2 min · Ace Basin Parkway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 174
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 174
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Continue on State Highway 174
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 174
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 174
14 mi · 23 min · State Highway 174
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Continue on Cypress Bottom Road
3 mi · 5 min · Cypress Bottom Road
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Continue on State Highway 174
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 174
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Billow Street
6 m · 1 sec · Billow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Billow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Social Circle and Edisto Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Social Circle and Sunny near Edisto Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Social Circle to Edisto Beach?
The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Social Circle and 128.8 miles from Edisto Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Social Circle and Sunny near Edisto Beach.
Stop Ideas Near New Ellenton
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 New Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Social Circle and Edisto Beach. Straight-line distance: 212.1 mi (341.34 km).
#1 Social Circle
City in Newton and Walton Counties, Georgia, United States of America
| Population | 4,630 |
| Coordinates | 33.6562300, -83.7182300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edisto Beach
Human settlement in Colleton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 402 |
| Coordinates | 32.4793600, -80.3348200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edisto Beach (-80.33482, 32.47936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.54 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $36.67 | $73.33 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $51.39 | $102.79 |
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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