How far is Starr, SC from Williamston, SC?
The driving distance from Starr, SC to Williamston, SC is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Starr and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Starr and Williamston.
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Start on Stones Throw Avenue
124 m · 17 sec · Stones Throw Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 81 South
5.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Main Street
824 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 81 South
2024 ft · 40 sec · Highway 81 South
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Continue on South Murray Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Murray Avenue
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Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
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Turn right onto East River Street
3248 ft · 45 sec · East River Street
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 29 Bypass North
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 29 North
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 29 North
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Turn slight right onto Anderson Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
2110 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring Park
1257 ft · 55 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 Starr 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.
Highway 29 North
Continue on Highway 29 North
6.55 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 Starr and Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Starr to Williamston?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Starr and 11.8 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Starr and Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Starr and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.45 km).
#1 Starr
City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 34.3770500, -82.6956900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.52 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $3.97 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Premium | $4.37 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| Diesel | $5.66 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
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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