Origin
Moncks Corner, SC
Morning in Moncks Corner on Friday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncks Corner, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncks Corner, SC
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Bonneau Beach, SC
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
The drive from Moncks Corner, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, Black Oak Road, North Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 12.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and Black Oak Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Black Oak Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive.
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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 52; US 17 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.3 miles (Black Oak 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.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52; US 17 Alternate
Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Black Oak Road
Turn left onto Black Oak Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Butter Road
Turn right onto Butter Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Saracen Drive
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Black Oak Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| North Live Oak Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 17 Alternate | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Butter Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Saracen Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncks Corner, SC and Bonneau Beach, SC.
1
Start on SC 6
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Live Oak Drive
3
Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 52; US 17 Alternate
4
Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Alternate; US 52
5
Turn slight left onto US 52
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 52
6
Turn left onto Black Oak Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Black Oak Road
7
Turn right onto Butter Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butter Road
8
Turn left onto Saracen Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saracen Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Saracen Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.94 one way
$3.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Bonneau Beach, SC
Morning in Bonneau Beach on Friday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
18 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
21m 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 Moncks Corner, SC to Bonneau Beach, SC covers 12.4 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Black Oak Road, North Live Oak Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Moncks Corner, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 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 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 6 Truck / North Live Oak Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (US 52; US 17 Alternate): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.3 miles (Black Oak Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moncks Corner, SC to Bonneau Beach, 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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