Origin
Loris, SC
Morning in Loris on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9m
Distance
6 mi
10 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 9m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loris, SC
Poppy Gitsham
Trip Overview
The drive from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC covers 6 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SC 9, US Highway 701 North, Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on SC 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 9m highway drive covering 6 miles, with most of the trip on SC 9 and US Highway 701 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 3 miles on SC 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SC 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 9 and US Highway 701 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 9 Business / Main 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (SC 9): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 9 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto SC 9 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 701 / Broad Street
Turn left onto US 701 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SC 9
Merge onto SC 9
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Audie Road
Turn left onto Audie Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 9 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 701 North | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Audie Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SC 9
— 3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris, SC and White Pond, SC.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 9 Business
523 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 701
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on US 701
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 701 North
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto SC 9
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 9
7
Turn left onto Audie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Audie Road
8
Arrive at destination
Audie Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.94 one way
$1.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
White Pond, SC
Morning in White Pond on Thursday
Local time
11:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
38 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
9m 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 Loris, SC to White Pond, SC covers 6 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SC 9, US Highway 701 North, Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Loris, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.94 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 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (SC 9): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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