Origin
Garden City Beach, SC
Evening in Garden City Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garden City Beach, SC to Aynor, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
58m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Garden City Beach, SC to Aynor, SC covers 36.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Dick Pond Road, Highway 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Church Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 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
18.3 miles from Garden City Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 36.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 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 2.8 miles in near US 17 / Highway 17.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 17 / Highway 17
Turn right onto US 17 / Highway 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Turn left onto SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
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SC 544 / West Cox Ferry Road
Turn sharp left onto SC 544 / West Cox Ferry Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
18.6 mi into trip
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~32m in
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SC 544
Turn right onto SC 544
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Garden City Beach, SC and Aynor, SC, road signs point toward Conway and Surfside Beach.
Conway
6.8 mi in
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~11m
Surfside Beach
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | 15.7 mi | 21m |
| Dick Pond Road | 11.5 mi | 19m |
| Highway 17 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Highway 501 East | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Garden City Connector | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 8th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 17 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— 15.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City Beach, SC and Aynor, SC.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Turn left onto S-26-155
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Waccamaw Drive
3
Turn left onto S-26-51
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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US 17 Business
5
Turn left onto Garden City Connector
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden City Connector
6
Enter roundabout onto Garden City Connector
142 ft
·
4 sec
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Garden City Connector
7
Continue on Garden City Connector
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Garden City Connector
8
Turn right onto US 17
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 17
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
10
Turn left onto SC 544
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Dick Pond Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn sharp left onto SC 544
440 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Cox Ferry Road
12
Turn right onto SC 544
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
SC 544
13
Turn left onto US 501
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 501 East
14
Continue on US 501
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto S-26-24
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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8th Avenue
16
Turn right onto SC 319
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Elm Street
17
Arrive at destination
SC 319
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 18.3 miles from Garden City Beach, SC, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 36.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aynor, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Garden City 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 Garden City Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 36.6 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Garden City 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 Church Street for about 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Garden City Beach, SC · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Garden City Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aynor, SC
The final approach into Aynor, 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 Aynor, 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
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Aynor, SC
Evening in Aynor on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°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
11 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
58m 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 Garden City Beach, SC to Aynor, SC covers 36.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Dick Pond Road, Highway 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Garden City Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Garden City Beach, SC and Aynor, SC, road signs point toward Conway and Surfside Beach.
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