Origin
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Evening in Deerfield Plantation on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.4 mi
6 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 8m
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 Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17 Business, Surfside Drive, Bay Tree Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on US 17 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.53 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
1.7 miles from Deerfield Plantation, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m, 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 1.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bay Tree Lane.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 5 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 (Bay Tree Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Crooked Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bay Tree Lane
Turn right onto Bay Tree Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Crooked Pine Drive
Turn left onto Crooked Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Turn right onto SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17 Business
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Surfside Drive
Turn left onto Surfside Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 Business | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bay Tree Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Dick Pond Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crooked Pine Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buck Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17 Business
— 1.6 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Plantation, SC and Surfside Beach, SC.
1
Start on Buck Drive
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
Buck Drive
2
Turn right onto Bay Tree Lane
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bay Tree Lane
3
Continue on Bay Tree Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Tree Lane
4
Turn left onto Crooked Pine Drive
439 ft
·
21 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
5
Turn right onto SC 544
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dick Pond Road
6
Turn right onto US 17 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 Business
7
Turn left onto Surfside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Surfside Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Surfside Drive
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 1.7 miles from Deerfield Plantation, SC, or about 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 1.6 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 3 miles or 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 1.7 miles or 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surfside Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Deerfield Plantation, SC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deerfield Plantation, SC
This is one driving day of about 3.4 miles and 7m.
At 3.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 17 Business for about 1.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1.7 mi from Deerfield Plantation, SC · 4m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 1.7 miles from Deerfield Plantation, 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
$0.53 one way
$1.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.58 | $1.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.75 | $1.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.36 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.30 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Evening in Surfside Beach on Wednesday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
7m 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 3.4 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Business, Surfside Drive, Bay Tree Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.7 miles from Deerfield Plantation, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.53 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 7m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bay Tree Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Crooked Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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