The drive from Beaufort, SC to Conway, SC covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Turbeville Highway, Highway 378 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.6 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.9 miles from Beaufort, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 191.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 48m highway drive covering 191.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Turbeville Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.6 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Turbeville Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.6 miles in near US 21.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles (US 21): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
15.6 mi into trip|~20m in|US 21
Enter roundabout onto US 21
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.8 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Florence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
24.2 mi into trip|~32m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
125.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
7
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrt...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Beaufort, SC and Conway, SC, road signs point toward Sumter, Lake City and Myrtle Beach.
Sumter
125.8 mi in|~2h 20m
Lake City
126.1 mi in|~2h 21m
Myrtle Beach
126.1 mi in|~2h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
101.6 mi
1h 48m
Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi
43m
Highway 378
22.9 mi
32m
Trask Parkway
12 mi
14m
US 21
6.9 mi
8m
Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Boundary Street
3 mi
4m
Kings Highway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 101.6 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort, SC and Conway, SC.
1
Start on Port Republic Street
39 ft·3 sec·Port Republic Street
2
Turn right onto US 21 Business
0.5 mi·48 sec·Carteret Street
3
Continue on US 21 Business
3.0 mi·4 min·Boundary Street
4
Continue on US 21
12 mi·14 min·Trask Parkway
5
Enter roundabout onto US 21
221 ft·3 sec·US 21
6
Continue on US 21
6.8 mi·8 min·US 21
7
Continue on US 17
1.4 mi·1 min·Kings Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
9
Merge onto I 95
102 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
11
Keep slight right at fork
288 ft·7 sec
Toward US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
12
Merge onto US 378
0.9 mi·1 min·Myrtle Beach Highway
13
Continue on US 378
3.5 mi·4 min·Clarence Coker Highway
14
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
15
Continue on US 301; US 378
36 mi·43 min·Turbeville Highway
16
Continue on US 378
23 mi·32 min·Highway 378
17
Continue on US 378
1.2 mi·2 min·Wright Boulevard
18
Turn left onto SC 905
0.6 mi·1 min·4th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.9 miles from Beaufort, SC, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaufort, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaufort, SC
This is one driving day of about 191.8 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Beaufort, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 101.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.9 mi from Beaufort, SC
· 1h 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 92.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.99 one way
$59.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$32.79
$65.59
premium
$4.70
$35.50
$71.00
diesel
$5.61
$42.35
$84.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Circle K Charging Station
Conway, South Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, South Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.5
0
$20.14
$9.21
Efficient EV
48
0
$16.78
$7.67
EV Truck/SUV
76.7
0
$26.85
$12.28
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaufort, SC
Late night
in Beaufort on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Conway, SC
Late night
in Conway on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m 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 Beaufort, SC to Conway, SC covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Turbeville Highway, Highway 378. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.9 miles from Beaufort, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.6 miles (US 21): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Beaufort, SC and Conway, SC, road signs point toward Sumter, Lake City and Myrtle Beach.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
