How far is West Point, GA from Clinton, SC?
The driving distance from West Point, GA to Clinton, SC is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, and Jackson counties, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Clinton.
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Start on West 9th Street
87 m · 13 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on West 9th Street
30 m · 7 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
47 m · 3 sec · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Downtown Connector
5.1 mi · 7 min · Downtown Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Expressway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 85
15.4 mi · 16 min · Interstate Highway 85
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Keep slight right
2718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
98 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley
1671 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
20.7 mi · 22 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 302: Clinton
1073 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 308
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 308
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Continue on North Broad Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Carolina Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Carolina Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 85 North: Gainesville
98 mi · 01h 48m
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 West Point and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Point to Clinton?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Braselton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from West Point and 128.1 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Point and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Braselton
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 Braselton.
Gainesville
Toccoa
Peachtree Station
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 219.53 mi (353.3 km).
#1 West Point
City in Harris and Troup Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,723 |
| Coordinates | 32.8779100, -85.1832700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,304 |
| Coordinates | 34.4726300, -81.8806600 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-81.88066, 34.47263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.79 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $51.88 | $103.75 |
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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