Origin
York, SC
Late night in York on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, SC to Sunrise Point, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, SC
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Sunrise Point, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from York, SC to Sunrise Point, SC covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charlotte Highway, North Congress Street, Hamiltons Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on Charlotte Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North Congress Street.
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 27m 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 0.7 miles (North Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 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
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Congress Street
Enter roundabout onto North Congress Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Hamiltons Ferry Road
Turn right onto Hamiltons Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Apple Orchard Lane
Turn left onto Apple Orchard Lane
Navigation decision point
3
15.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Sunrise Point Court
Turn left onto Sunrise Point Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Highway | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| North Congress Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| Sunrise Point Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Charlotte Highway
— 12.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, SC and Sunrise Point, SC.
1
Start on US 321 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Congress Street
2
Enter roundabout onto North Congress Street
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Congress Street
3
Continue on North Congress Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Congress Street
4
Continue on SC 49
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Charlotte Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto SC 49; SC 274
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hands Mill Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SC 49; SC 274
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charlotte Highway
7
Continue on SC 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlotte Highway
8
Turn right onto Hamiltons Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamiltons Ferry Road
9
Turn left onto Apple Orchard Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Apple Orchard Lane
10
Turn slight right onto Heritage Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Heritage Drive
11
Turn left onto Sunrise Point Court
195 ft
·
8 sec
·
Sunrise Point Court
12
Arrive at destination
Sunrise Point Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Sunrise Point on Friday
Local time
1:16 AM
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
1 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
27m 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 York, SC to Sunrise Point, SC covers 15.9 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charlotte Highway, North Congress Street, Hamiltons Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from York, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 27m 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 0.7 miles (North Congress Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.2 miles (SC 49; SC 274 / Hands Mill Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (Hamiltons Ferry Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from York, SC to Sunrise Point, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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