Origin
McConnells, SC
Afternoon in McConnells on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McConnells, 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
43m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McConnells, SC
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Sunrise Point, SC
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Trip Overview
This 25.7-mile drive from McConnells, SC to Sunrise Point, SC will take you about 43 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily travel along Charlotte Highway and Chester Highway before transitioning to South Congress Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route offers an easy and accessible excursion within the Southeast region. Given its short duration, you won't need to break it up, allowing for a flexible schedule. This journey is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. It's a straightforward trip ideal for a quick getaway.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 25.7-mile journey, with no highway mileage contributing to the total. Your longest continuous stretch will be 12.3 miles on Charlotte Highway. This suggests a route that winds through local roads rather than high-speed thoroughfares. The profile indicates a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and speed adjustments due to frequent turns. You'll likely encounter varied speed limits and potentially navigate through more populated or developed areas on Chester Highway and South Congress Street.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charlotte Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near North Congress Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McConnells, SC to Sunrise Point, SC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (North Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (Hamiltons Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Congress Street
Enter roundabout onto North Congress Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway
Turn left onto SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Hamiltons Ferry Road
Turn right onto Hamiltons Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
3
25 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Apple Orchard Lane
Turn left onto Apple Orchard Lane
Navigation decision point
3
25.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Sunrise Point Court
Turn left onto Sunrise Point Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Highway | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| Chester Highway | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| South Congress Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| North Congress Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hamiltons Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Heritage Drive | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Apple Orchard Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hands Mill Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charlotte Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McConnells, SC and Sunrise Point, SC.
1
Start on US 321
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Chester Highway
2
Continue on US 321
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Congress Street
3
Continue on US 321 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Congress Street
4
Enter roundabout onto North Congress Street
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Congress Street
5
Continue on North Congress Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Congress Street
6
Continue on SC 49
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SC 49; SC 274
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hands Mill Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SC 49; SC 274
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlotte Highway
9
Continue on SC 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlotte Highway
10
Turn right onto Hamiltons Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamiltons Ferry Road
11
Turn left onto Apple Orchard Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Apple Orchard Lane
12
Turn slight right onto Heritage Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Heritage Drive
13
Turn left onto Sunrise Point Court
195 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sunrise Point Court
14
Arrive at destination
Sunrise Point Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Sunrise Point on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
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
36 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 McConnells, SC to Sunrise Point, SC covers 25.7 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlotte Highway, Chester Highway, South Congress Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from McConnells, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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 McConnells, SC to Sunrise Point, SC is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (North Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (Hamiltons Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from McConnells, SC to Sunrise Point, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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