How far is Williamston, SC from Belton, SC?

The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Belton, SC is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.49 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.67 mi
10.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.67 mi
Kilometers
10.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.49 mi
Kilometers
12.06 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belton
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Williamston
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamston
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Belton
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
West Pelzer
SC

City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Williamston
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Belton
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Belton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Belton.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Park

    25 m · 10 sec · Spring Park

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2836 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Belton Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Belton Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 20

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 20

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Breazeale Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Breazeale Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Breazeale Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston and Belton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 20
3.4 mi · 45%
Belton Highway
1.32 mi · 18%
North Main Street
1.17 mi · 16%
Belton Drive
1.02 mi · 14%
West Main Street
0.54 mi · 7%
Spring Park
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 20

Continue on Highway 20

3.4 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Pelzer
00h 06m from Williamston
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamston and Mostly Sunny near Belton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Belton?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Williamston and 3.7 miles from Belton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.03 one way or $2.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamston and Mostly Sunny near Belton.

Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Pelzer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Pelzer.

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Greenville

24 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

34 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

60 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

79 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Belton. Straight-line distance: 6.67 mi (10.73 km).

Williamston

#1 Williamston

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina

Population4,298
Coordinates34.6184500, -82.4779100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Belton

#2 Belton

City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,484
Coordinates34.5228900, -82.4942900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Park (-82.477918, 34.618451)
End: Breazeale Street (-82.49429, 34.522897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $1.03
Round trip
$2.06
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.03 $2.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.78 $1.24 $2.48
Diesel $5.62 $1.46 $2.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamston and Belton. The current time is 20:30:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.