Surfside Beach, SC Road Trips

Surfside Beach, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 10 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 272-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Surfside Beach, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

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Trip Routes

15

Longest Drive

271.5 mi

Anderson County Airport, SC

Quickest Drive

15m

Myrtle Beach, SC

Plan Around Surfside Beach, SC

Trips from Surfside Beach, SC

Driving from Surfside Beach, SC

On average, trips departing from Surfside Beach, SC run 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 272 miles (5h 42m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Surfside Beach, SC most often head toward Anderson County Airport, SC (271.5 mi, 5h 42m), Greenville, SC (257.9 mi, 4h 17m), Rock Hill, SC (175.1 mi, 3h 5m), Columbia, SC (159 mi, 2h 50m), and Summerville, SC (94.3 mi, 2h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 132-mile trip from Surfside Beach, SC, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 mapped routes leaving Surfside Beach, SC and 3 routes heading into Surfside Beach, SC, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 272 miles.

The longest mapped route from Surfside Beach, SC covers 272 miles and takes approximately 5h 42m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Surfside Beach, SC runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Surfside Beach, SC costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Surfside Beach, SC include Anderson County Airport, SC, Greenville, SC, Rock Hill, SC and Columbia, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

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