The drive from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, North Fraser Street, Savannah Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.4 miles on US 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.94 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
82.9 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 165.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 97.5 miles in near US 17 / Savannah Highway.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC is easy. At 3h 50m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 97.5 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 150.2 miles (Trask Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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97.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
150 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
150.2 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|Trask Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
165.9 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|Port Republic Street
Turn left onto Port Republic Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 17
47.4 mi
1h 3m
North Fraser Street
34.9 mi
49m
Savannah Highway
29.7 mi
43m
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi
22m
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi
17m
Trask Parkway
12 mi
14m
Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
7m
Boundary Street
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 47.4 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Beaufort, SC.
1
Start on SC 905
2.5 mi·5 min·4th Avenue
2
Continue on US 701
12 mi·17 min·Highway 701 South
3
Continue on US 701
35 mi·49 min·North Fraser Street
4
Continue on US 17
47 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 17
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Spring Street
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·20 sec·this road
7
Merge onto US 17
30 mi·43 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 17
17 mi·22 min·Ace Basin Parkway
9
Continue on US 17
5.6 mi·7 min·Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
11
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
207 ft·2 sec·Trask Parkway
12
Continue on Trask Parkway
12 mi·14 min·Trask Parkway
13
Continue on US 21
3.0 mi·4 min·Boundary Street
14
Continue on US 21 Business
0.5 mi·54 sec·Carteret Street
15
Turn left onto Port Republic Street
39 ft·1 sec·Port Republic Street
16
Arrive at destination
Port Republic Street
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 82.9 miles from Conway, SC, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.9 miles or 1h 55m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaufort, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Conway, 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 US 17 for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.9 mi from Conway, SC
· 1h 55m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 165.9
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.94 one way
$51.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.37
$56.73
premium
$4.70
$30.70
$61.41
diesel
$5.61
$36.63
$73.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.8
0
$17.42
$7.96
Efficient EV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
EV Truck/SUV
66.4
0
$23.23
$10.62
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Conway, SC
Morning
in Conway on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaufort, SC
Morning
in Beaufort on Friday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m 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 Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, North Fraser Street, Savannah Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.9 miles from Conway, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.94 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.
The drive from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC is easy. At 3h 50m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 97.5 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 150.2 miles (Trask Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
