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Routing
Interstate 385 is a 42-mile long spur from Interstate 26 northwest into northern Greenville. Interstate 385 changes into Business Spur I-385 approaching downtown Greenville just beyond Exit 42, and the business spur then terminates shortly thereafter at U.S. 29.
Interstate 385 used to end at Interstate 85; however, it was extended south to connect with U.S. 276. The portion of Interstate 385 between Mauldin and Clinton was originally signed as U.S. 276, but the U.S. highway was truncated once Interstate 385 was completely opened.
Currently Interstate 385 is undergoing reconstruction with a planned widening to six lanes in the Greenville area. Began June 2001, this project is expected to conclude Fall of 2004. It encompasses the expansion of the roadway from Interstate 85 north to the Bi-Lo Center near Downtown. The existing median will be built upon with the addition of a concrete barrier and raised median for future landscaping. Additionally a portion of this project entails the conversion of the South Carolina 291 interchange from a full cloverleaf to a partial cloverleaf to eliminate the current scenario of weaving traffic patterns. The South Carolina 291 overpass is one of many that will be replaced to increase the height clearance. The northeast loop of the Interstate 85 interchange will also be improved.
Further South, Interstate 385 now includes the Southern terminus of Interstate 185. With the opening of the tolled Southern Connector in the spring of 2001, Interstate 185 terminates at Interstate 385 at Mauldin. To the south and east of here, Interstate 385 traverses forested rolling hills while carrying four lanes.
Highway Guides
Mileage
| State
| Mileage
| Cities
| Junctions
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| South Carolina
| 42.16
| Greenville, Laurens
| Interstate 85, Interstate 185, Interstate 26
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| Source: October 31, 2002 Interstate Route Log and Finders List |
Southern Terminus - Interstate 26 - Clinton, South Carolina
| Perspective from Interstate 385 south
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| Interstate 385 is rather lonely on its 30 mile voyage between Mauldin and Interstate 26 near the town of Clinton. The routing draws to a close rather unceremoniously onto Interstate 26 eastbound. This original button copy sign displays that Interstate 26 will be reached in 1.25 miles. No control point is offered, although the capital city of Columbia is just 58 miles to the southeast. Photo taken by Chris Patriarca (04/06/03).
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| Interstate 385 merges onto Interstate 26 eastbound. No end signage is in place, nor is a ramp to Interstate 26 westbound. The next interchange is situated close by with South Carolina 56. Photo taken by Alex Nitzman/Andy Field/Carter Buchanan (10/14/01).
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| The Interstate 385 southbound merge becomes the exit-only lane for South Carolina 56/Exit 52 - Clinton. A second interchange for the town of Clinton is two miles to the south at South Carolina 72/Exit 54. Photo taken by Chris Patriarca (04/06/03).
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| Next Three Interstate Junctions for Interstate 26 east
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| Interstate 20
| 55 miles at West Columbia, SC
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| Interstate 126
| 56 miles at West Columbia, SC
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| Interstate 77
| 64 miles at Cayce, SC
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