Origin
Tega Cay, SC
Afternoon in Tega Cay on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
168.2 mi
271 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Tega Cay, SC
Daniel Sell
Conway, SC
Franco Monsalvo
Trip Overview
The drive from Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 501 Business, East Palmetto Street, State Hwy 151 Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on US 501 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.1 miles from Tega Cay, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m, 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 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 501 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 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 around 8.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (SC 51 / Highway 51): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 21 South: Carowinds Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 90
Toward US 21 South: Carowinds Boulevard
9
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Pineville, Stateview Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
Toward Pineville, Stateview Boulevard
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SC 51 / Highway 51
Turn sharp left onto SC 51 / Highway 51
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B-A
Toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 74 / Independence Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Independence Boulevard toward US 74 East: Indian Trail, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 74 East: Indian Trail, Monroe
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
24.2 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 501 Business | 28.9 mi | 35m |
| East Palmetto Street | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| State Hwy 151 Bypass | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| West Bobo Newsome Highway | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Pageland Highway | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 151 | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Governor James G Martin Freeway | 12 mi | 12m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 6.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
US 501 Business
— 28.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tega Cay, SC and Conway, SC.
1
Start on Point Clear Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Point Clear Drive
2
Enter roundabout onto Windward Drive
191 ft
·
7 sec
·
Windward Drive
3
Continue on Windward Drive
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Windward Drive
4
Turn right onto Tega Cay Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Tega Cay Drive
5
Continue on Gold Hill Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Gold Hill Road
Use the none lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 77 North: Charlotte
7
Merge onto I 77
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 90
Toward US 21 South: Carowinds Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Pineville, Stateview Boulevard
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Springhill Farm Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springhill Farm Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on Flint Hill Road
411 ft
·
20 sec
·
Flint Hill Road
12
Turn sharp left onto SC 51
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Highway 51
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NC 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rock Hill-Pineville Road
Use the none lane.
14
Continue on NC 51
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NC 51
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pineville-Matthews Road
Use the none lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 485 South Outer
17
Merge onto I 485
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Governor James G Martin Freeway
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 51B-A
Toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B
Toward US 74 East: Monroe
20
Merge onto US 74
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Toward US 74 East: Indian Trail, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 74
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
West Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the none lane.
23
Turn right onto US 601
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Pageland Highway
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on SC 151
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
25
Continue on SC 151
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 151
26
Continue on SC 151 Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Hwy 151 Bypass
27
Continue on SC 151
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 151
28
Continue on SC 151
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West Bobo Newsome Highway
29
Continue on SC 34; SC 151
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
31
Merge onto US 52; US 401
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
32
Continue on US 52
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
33
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
34
Turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cheves Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 76
19 mi
·
24 min
·
East Palmetto Street
Use the none lane.
36
Continue on SC 576
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
37
Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
29 mi
·
35 min
·
US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the none lane.
38
Continue on US 501; US 701
356 ft
·
19 sec
·
Church Street
39
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
40
At end of road, turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
9th Avenue
41
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
42
Turn left onto SC 905
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
4th Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
SC 905
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.1 miles from Tega Cay, SC, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tega Cay, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tega Cay, SC
This is one driving day of about 168.2 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tega Cay, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 501 Business for about 28.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.1 mi from Tega Cay, SC · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Tega Cay, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, SC
The final approach into Conway, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conway, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.92 one way
$53.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| premium | $4.78 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Conway, SC
Afternoon in Conway on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 39m 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 Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 501 Business, East Palmetto Street, State Hwy 151 Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Tega Cay, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (SC 51 / Highway 51): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tega Cay, SC to Conway, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
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