How far is Ware Shoals, SC from Friendship, SC?
The driving distance from Ware Shoals, SC to Friendship, SC is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware Shoals and Friendship.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware Shoals and Friendship.
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Start on West Main Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Greenwood Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · South Greenwood Avenue
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Turn straight onto Green Acres Drive
4.3 mi · 6 min · Green Acres Drive
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Continue on Sulpher Springs Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sulpher Springs Road
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Continue on Dillard Road
1058 ft · 16 sec · Dillard Road
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Continue on Driftwood Lane
1031 ft · 16 sec · Driftwood Lane
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Continue on Rosemont Circle
860 ft · 13 sec · Rosemont Circle
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Continue on Reedy Cove Place
2591 ft · 42 sec · Reedy Cove Place
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Continue on Virgin Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Virgin Drive
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Keep slight right
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Calhoun Avenue
1608 ft · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
1229 ft · 23 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Ivy Hall Lane
130 m · 7 sec · Ivy Hall Lane
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Continue on Main Street North
3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Highway 25 South
2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South
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Continue on Warren Road
914 ft · 18 sec · Warren Road
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 178
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ware Shoals and Friendship.
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.
Longest stretch
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10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ware Shoals and Chance Rain Showers near Friendship.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ware Shoals to Friendship?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Ware Shoals and 16.7 miles from Friendship.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ware Shoals and Chance Rain Showers near Friendship.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware Shoals and Friendship. Straight-line distance: 29.59 mi (47.62 km).
#1 Ware Shoals
City in South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,152 |
| Coordinates | 34.3984500, -82.2467900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Friendship
Friendship is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0420700, -81.9595600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Friendship (-81.95956, 34.04207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
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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