Origin
Bayboro, SC
Afternoon in Bayboro on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayboro, SC to Surfside Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayboro, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SC 544, US 701, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on SC 544. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on SC 544 and US 701. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on SC 544.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SC 544 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
104 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
136 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
Elevation Range
94 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 544 and US 701. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 410 / Green Sea Road South.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 410 / Green Sea Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 701): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles (US 17 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 410 / Green Sea Road South
Turn right onto SC 410 / Green Sea Road South
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 701
At end of road, turn right onto US 701
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
28.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 17 Business
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Surfside Drive
Turn left onto Surfside Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 544 | 10.9 mi | 18m |
| US 701 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| North Main Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| SC 544 Overpass | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Green Sea Road South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 17 Business | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 501 Business | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SC 544
— 10.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayboro, SC and Surfside Beach, SC.
1
Start on Joyner Swamp Road
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
Joyner Swamp Road
2
Turn right onto SC 410
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Green Sea Road South
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 701
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
US 701
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 701
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 501 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 501 Business
6
Continue on SC 544
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SC 544 Overpass
7
Continue on SC 544
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
SC 544
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto SC 544
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SC 544
9
Turn right onto US 17 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 Business
10
Turn left onto Surfside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Surfside Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Surfside Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Bayboro, SC · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Bayboro, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Surfside Beach, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Surfside Beach, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Surfside Beach, SC
Afternoon in Surfside Beach on Friday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Conway, SC
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bayboro, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SC 544, US 701, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Bayboro, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 410 / Green Sea Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 701): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles (US 17 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bayboro, SC to Surfside Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 10 ft to 104 ft elevation with about 41 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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