Origin
Loris, SC
Evening in Loris on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loris, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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 Deerfield Plantation, SC covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 17, Red Bluff Road, Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Highway 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 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
19.4 miles from Loris, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Loris, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h, 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 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 9 Business / Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (William H. Alford Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 9 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto SC 9 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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William H. Alford Bridge
Keep slight right at fork onto William H. Alford Bridge toward US 17 South: Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 17 South: Myrtle Beach
5
23 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 17 / Highway 17
Turn straight onto US 17 / Highway 17 toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
5
36.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beac...
7
36.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Loris, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown, Garden City Beach and Socastee.
Georgetown
23 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 17
Garden City Beach
36.5 mi in
|
~54m
Socastee
36.5 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Red Bluff Road | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Highway 31 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Kings Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dick Pond Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| William H. Alford Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 17
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 9 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto S-26-31
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Street
4
Continue on S-26-31
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Red Bluff Road
5
Continue on S-26-31
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 31
6
Turn right onto SC 90
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Highway 90
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto SC 22
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Veterans Highway
9
Continue on SC 22
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
William H. Alford Bridge
10
Keep slight right at fork onto William H. Alford Bridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William H. Alford Bridge
Toward US 17 South: Myrtle Beach
11
Merge onto US 17
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kings Highway
12
Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
14
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 17
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
16
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
17
Turn left onto SC 544
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dick Pond Road
18
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
19
Continue on Crooked Pine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
20
Turn slight right onto Crooked Pine Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooked Pine Drive
21
Turn right onto Buck Drive
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buck Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Buck 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 19.4 miles from Loris, SC, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 38.8 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 31m 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Loris, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Loris, SC
This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 1h.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 17 for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Loris, SC · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Loris, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deerfield Plantation, SC
The final approach into Deerfield Plantation, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
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: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Evening in Deerfield Plantation on Wednesday
Local time
7:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
30 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
1h 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 17, Red Bluff Road, Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $6.07 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 38.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (William H. Alford Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Loris, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown, Garden City Beach and Socastee.
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