Origin
Bonneau Beach, SC
Morning in Bonneau Beach on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonneau Beach, SC to Forest Acres, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
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6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Acres, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bonneau Beach, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 22.3 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Live Oak Drive, Main Street, Black Oak Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on North Live Oak Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.1 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Live Oak Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Butter Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Butter Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Butter Road
Turn right onto Butter Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Black Oak Road
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 52 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
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~18m in
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SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive
Turn right onto SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
4
22.1 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Gross Avenue
Turn left onto Gross Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Live Oak Drive | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Black Oak Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Farrell Street | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Butter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Gross Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Saracen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Live Oak Drive
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonneau Beach, SC and Forest Acres, SC.
1
Start on Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Saracen Drive
2
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Butter Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
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Black Oak Road
4
Turn right onto US 52
7.8 mi
·
10 min
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Main Street
5
Turn right onto SC 6 Truck
9.7 mi
·
14 min
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North Live Oak Drive
6
Turn right onto Farrell Street
1.5 mi
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5 min
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Farrell Street
7
Turn left onto Gross Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Gross Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Gross Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.1 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.7 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 22.3 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.1 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forest Acres, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bonneau Beach, 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 Bonneau Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 22.3 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Live Oak Drive for about 9.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.1 mi from Bonneau Beach, SC · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.1 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Forest Acres, SC
The final approach into Forest Acres, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Forest Acres, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Forest Acres, SC
Morning in Forest Acres on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
12 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
39m 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 Bonneau Beach, SC to Forest Acres, SC covers 22.3 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Live Oak Drive, Main Street, Black Oak Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 miles from Bonneau Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.49 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 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Butter Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (US 52 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bonneau Beach, SC to Forest Acres, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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