Origin
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Morning in Briarcliffe Acres on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
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Deerfield Plantation, SC
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Trip Overview
Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC is 20.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Highway 17 and North Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between these two locations. It's a quick hop that won't eat up your entire day, making it ideal if you're looking for minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| North Kings Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Dick Pond Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Cabana Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Crooked Pine Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Gate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Buck Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 17
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliffe Acres, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC.
1
Start on Cabana Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabana Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Gate Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
6
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 17
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
8
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
9
Turn left onto SC 544
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dick Pond Road
10
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
11
Continue on Crooked Pine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
12
Turn slight right onto Crooked Pine Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooked Pine Drive
13
Turn right onto Buck Drive
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buck Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Buck Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Gate Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 17 / Highway 17
Turn straight onto US 17 / Highway 17 toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beac...
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City...
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Crooked Pine Drive
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Morning in Deerfield Plantation on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 67% of it utilizing major roads. You'll encounter sections of Highway 17 and North Kings Highway, offering a consistent pace for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.3 miles on Highway 17, allowing for a good period of steady driving. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Dick Pond Road suggests some transition to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. It's a practical drive designed for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Highway 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 17 and North Kings Highway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Gate Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Briarcliffe Acres, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown, Garden City Beach and Socastee.
Georgetown
4.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 17
Garden City Beach
17.8 mi in
|
~26m
Socastee
17.8 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Highway 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerfield Plantation, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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