How far is Williamston, SC from Pendleton, SC?
The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Pendleton, SC is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Pendleton.
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Start on Spring Park
25 m · 5 sec · Spring Park
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Turn right onto West Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1677 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Greenville Drive
699 ft · 17 sec · Greenville Drive
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Hamilton Street
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Continue on Palmetto Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Road
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Continue on Easley Highway
5 mi · 9 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Highway 81 North
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 81 North
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Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Greenville Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston and Pendleton.
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.
Old Greenville Highway
Turn left onto Old Greenville Highway
6.92 mi · 00h 09m
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 Williamston and Sunny near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Williamston and 11.7 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.34 one way or $6.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamston and Sunny near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
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 Liberty.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 17.54 mi (28.23 km).
#1 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Queen Street (-82.783749, 34.651772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 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 | $3.94 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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