Origin
White Pond, SC
Late night in White Pond on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
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Live forecast
Trip from White Pond, SC to Surfside Beach, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
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6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from White Pond, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SC 9, Carolina Bays Parkway, Highway 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on SC 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.26 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.4 miles from White Pond, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 52.8 miles, with most of the trip on SC 9 and Carolina Bays Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.8 miles on SC 9.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SC 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 9 and Carolina Bays Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SC 9.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 52.8 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 0.5 miles (SC 9): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SC 9
Turn right onto SC 9
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
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~30m in
Take the exit toward SC 31 South: Myrtle Beach, Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 31 South: Myrtle Beach, Georgetown
6
36.4 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
5
38.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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US 17 / Highway 17
Merge onto US 17 / Highway 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.2 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Holmestown Road, Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Holmestown Road, Glenns Bay Road, Surfsi...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between White Pond, SC and Surfside Beach, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach.
Georgetown
22.3 mi in
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~30m
Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
36.4 mi in
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~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 9 | 21.8 mi | 28m |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Highway 17 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Glenns Bay Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Robert M. Grissom Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Audie Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SC 9
— 21.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Pond, SC and Surfside Beach, SC.
1
Start on Audie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Audie Road
2
Turn right onto SC 9
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
SC 9
3
Turn straight onto SC 9
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SC 9
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SC 31 South: Myrtle Beach, Georgetown
5
Continue on SC 31
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto S-26-1315
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 17 South: Georgetown
9
Merge onto US 17
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 17
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
11
Continue on US 17
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Holmestown Road, Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach
13
Turn left onto S-26-1240
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Holmestown Road
14
Continue on S-26-1240
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenns Bay Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Surfside Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Surfside Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Surfside Drive
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 26.4 miles from White Pond, SC, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 52.8 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surfside Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving White Pond, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 White Pond, SC
This is one driving day of about 52.8 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from White Pond, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on SC 9 for about 21.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from White Pond, SC · 35m 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 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from White Pond, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Surfside Beach, SC
The final approach into Surfside Beach, 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 Surfside Beach, 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
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
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
Surfside Beach, SC
Late night in Surfside Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
24 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
1h 11m 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 White Pond, SC to Surfside Beach, SC covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SC 9, Carolina Bays Parkway, Highway 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from White Pond, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.26 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 52.8 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 0.5 miles (SC 9): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between White Pond, SC and Surfside Beach, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown and Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach.
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