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Trip from Forest Acres, SC to Conway, SC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

97 mi

156 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Forest Acres, SC

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Downtown Conway, SC, SC

Conway, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Conway, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17 Alternate, North Fraser Street, Saints Delight Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on US 17 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Forest Acres, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 97 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Conway, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 24m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 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 0.2 miles in near Farrell Street.

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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 52; US 17 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Farrell Street

Turn right onto Farrell Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive

Navigation decision point

3
11.4 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 52; US 17 Alternate

Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate

Merge point - match speed before joining

3
31 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 17 Alternate; SC 41

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41

Navigation decision point

4
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | US 17 Alternate / Church Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate / Church Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 Alternate 24.3 mi 35m
North Fraser Street 21.9 mi 31m
Saints Delight Road 13.8 mi 18m
Highway 701 South 12.4 mi 17m
South Live Oak Drive 9.7 mi 14m
Highmarket Street 9.4 mi 13m
4th Avenue 2.5 mi 5m
Farrell Street 1.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 17 Alternate — 24.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres, SC and Conway, SC.

1

Start on Gross Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Gross Avenue
2

Turn right onto Farrell Street

1.5 mi · 5 min · Farrell Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate

9.7 mi · 14 min · South Live Oak Drive
4

Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 52; US 17 Alternate
5

Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 52

19 mi · 26 min · US 17 Alternate; US 52
6

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41

5.8 mi · 8 min · US 17 Alternate; SC 41
7

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road
8

Continue on US 17 Alternate

8.6 mi · 11 min · Saints Delight Road
9

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521

9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Church Street
11

Turn left onto US 701

22 mi · 31 min · North Fraser Street
12

Continue on US 701

12 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South
13

Continue on US 701

2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

SC 905

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 48.5 miles from Forest Acres, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 21 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

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 Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, SC

This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Forest Acres, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 Alternate for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.5 mi from Forest Acres, SC · 1h 14m into the drive

town in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andrews, SC

49 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

Moncks Corner, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andrews, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Forest Acres, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Conway, SC

The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Circle K Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 97

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Old Santee Canal Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.9

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18438995200

Visit website

Georgetown Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 62.4

Georgetown, South Carolina

Visit website

L W Paul Living History Farm

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 97

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+18439155321

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.17 one way

$30.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.59 $33.17
premium $4.70 $17.95 $35.91
diesel $5.61 $21.42 $42.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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

Forest Acres, SC

Late night in Forest Acres on Friday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Conway, SC

Late night in Conway on Friday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Andrews, SC

49 mi in

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

2 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

2h 24m 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 Forest Acres, SC to Conway, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alternate, North Fraser Street, Saints Delight Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Forest Acres, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.17 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 2h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 Alternate / South Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 52; US 17 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Forest Acres, SC to Conway, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.

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