Origin
Surfside Beach, SC
Late night in Surfside Beach on Friday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside Beach, SC
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White Pond, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Surfside Drive, Glenns Bay Road, US 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m 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 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 52.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Surfside Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Surfside Drive | — | — |
| Glenns Bay Road | — | — |
| US 17 | — | — |
| Highway 17 | — | — |
| SC 31 | — | — |
| Robert M | — | — |
| SC 31 North | — | — |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Surfside Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach, SC and White Pond, SC.
1
Start on Surfside Drive
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
Surfside Drive
2
Continue on Surfside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Surfside Drive
3
Continue on Glenns Bay Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenns Bay Road
4
Take the ramp right toward US 17: Myrtle Beach
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 17: Myrtle Beach
5
Merge slight left onto Highway 17
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 17
6
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
7
Continue on Highway 17
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 17
8
Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest
9
Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
11
Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
13
Merge slight left onto Highway 9 East
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 9 East
14
Turn straight
9.6 mi
·
12 min
15
Turn left onto Audie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Audie Road
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Surfside Beach, SC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Surfside Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in White Pond, SC
The final approach into White Pond, 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
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
White Pond, SC
Late night in White Pond on Friday
Local time
1:28 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
31 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 12m 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 Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Surfside Drive, Glenns Bay Road, US 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 miles from Surfside Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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 Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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