Origin
Lesslie, SC
Morning in Lesslie on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lesslie, SC
Tima Miroshnichenko
Sunrise Point, SC
AMOL NAKVE
Trip Overview
Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, SC is 22.5 miles and takes about 37 minutes via I 77 and Highway 160 West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and South Carolina, making for a straightforward local journey. It's a short drive, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. The mixed terrain offers a bit of variety without being overly taxing. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief, easy drive with minimal planning required.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll experience about 7.7 miles on I 77 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a chance to pick up speed. The route transitions to Highway 160 West and then York Road, likely introducing more local traffic and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of quicker highway sections and more measured driving as you navigate the different road types.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near I 77.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (Zoar Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Zoar Road
Turn left onto Zoar Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Youngblood Road
Enter roundabout onto Youngblood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NC 49 / York Road
Turn left onto NC 49 / York Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Mill along the way.
Fort Mill
10.7 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 77 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Highway 160 West | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| York Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Anderson Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| SC 49 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Zoar Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Youngblood Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hamiltons Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lesslie, SC and Sunrise Point, SC.
1
Start on Neely Creek Road
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Neely Creek Road
2
Continue on Neely Store Road
391 ft
·
7 sec
·
Neely Store Road
3
Turn slight left onto Pantry Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pantry Drive
4
Turn left onto US 21; SC 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Anderson Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 77
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 85
Toward SC 160: Tega Cay, Fort Mill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Highway 160 West
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 160 West
9
Turn left onto Zoar Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Zoar Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Youngblood Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngblood Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto NC 49
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
12
Continue on SC 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SC 49
13
Turn left onto Hamiltons Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamiltons Ferry Road
14
Turn left onto Apple Orchard Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Apple Orchard Lane
15
Turn slight right onto Heritage Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Heritage Drive
16
Turn left onto Sunrise Point Court
195 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sunrise Point Court
17
Arrive at destination
Sunrise Point Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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
Sunrise Point, SC
Morning in Sunrise Point on Friday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, SC covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 77, Highway 160 West, York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Lesslie, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (Zoar Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lesslie, SC to Sunrise Point, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Mill along the way.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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