How far is Williamston, SC from Starr, SC?
The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Starr, SC is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamston and Starr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamston and Starr.
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Start on Spring Park
25 m · 10 sec · Spring Park
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2836 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Anderson Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Anderson Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Anderson Highway
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Merge slight right
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Highway 29 Bypass North
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 29 Bypass North
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Continue on Highway 28 Bypass North
836 ft · 11 sec · Highway 28 Bypass North
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Turn right onto East River Street
1 km · 47 sec · East River Street
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Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Murray Avenue
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Continue on Highway 81 South
6.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 81 South
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Turn sharp right onto Stones Throw Avenue
124 m · 8 sec · Stones Throw Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stones Throw Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamston and Starr.
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.
Anderson Highway
Merge slight right
7.92 mi · 00h 12m
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 Starr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamston to Starr?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Williamston and 11.7 miles from Starr.
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 Williamston and Sunny near Starr.
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.
Clemson
Greenville
Toccoa
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Starr. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.45 km).
#1 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Starr
City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 34.3770500, -82.6956900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stones Throw Avenue (-82.695789, 34.376929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 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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