Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Colon Freld
White Pond, SC
C1 Superstar
Briarcliffe Acres, SC to White Pond, SC is 29.2 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Red Bluff Road, Veterans Highway, and Highway 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip that stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. You'll mostly be navigating local roads with some highway time, making it a relatively quick journey. Expect a drive that requires your attention due to frequent turns, but it's manageable for a single day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff Road | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Highway 31 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| SC 9 | 3 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 701 North | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Kings Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| William H. Alford Bridge | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliffe Acres, SC and White Pond, SC.
Start on Cabana Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
Take the exit
Continue on William H. Alford Bridge
Merge onto SC 22
Continue on SC 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto SC 90
Turn left onto S-26-31
Continue on S-26-31
Continue on S-26-31
Turn left onto SC 9 Business
Turn right onto US 701
Continue on US 701
Take the ramp
Merge onto SC 9
Turn left onto Audie Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward SC 22 West: Conway, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SC 90: Little River, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto S-26-31 / Highway 31
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SC 9 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Briarcliffe Acres on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in White Pond on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a bit of a 'turn-heavy' local experience. While only 29% of the route is on highways, you'll encounter stretches on Veterans Highway and Highway 31. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 10.5 miles along Red Bluff Road. As you progress, the road character shifts between these faster highway sections and the more intricate, winding local roads. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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.
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 29.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Briarcliffe Acres, SC and White Pond, SC, road signs point toward Marion and Conway.
Marion
Conway
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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