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Trip from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9m

Distance

6 mi

10 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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.

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Loris, SC

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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 Main Street, Broad Street, Highway 701 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.94 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

3 miles from Loris, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 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 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Broad Street
Highway 701 North
Audie Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loris, SC and White Pond, SC.

1

Start on Railroad Avenue

39 ft · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street

522 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Broad Street
4

Continue on US Highway 701 North

1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 701 North
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 39 sec
6

Merge slight left

3.0 mi · 3 min
7

Turn left onto Audie Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Audie Road
8

Arrive at your destination

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 3 miles from Loris, SC, or about 4m into the drive.

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 6 miles or 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3 miles or 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White Pond, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Loris, SC.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Loris, SC

This is one driving day of about 6 miles and 9m.

At 6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3 mi from Loris, SC · 4m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Tabor City, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tabor City, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3 miles from Loris, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in White Pond, SC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into White Pond, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Loris, SC

Late night in Loris on Thursday

Local time

12:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

White Pond, SC

Late night in White Pond on Thursday

Local time

12:31 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 Main Street, Broad Street, Highway 701 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC is easy. At 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Loris, SC to White Pond, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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