Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
105.5 mi
170 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, SC
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Ladson, SC
Diego Santacruz
The drive from Conway, SC to Ladson, SC covers 105.5 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Fraser Street, US 17 Alternate, Goose Creek Boulevard South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on North Fraser Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.17 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.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 20.9 mi | 30m |
| US 17 Alternate | 18.5 mi | 26m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Saints Delight Road | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Highway 701 South | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Highmarket Street | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| County Line Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| University Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Ladson, SC.
Start on SC 905
Continue on US 701
Continue on US 701
Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
Turn right onto Church Street
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
Continue on US 52; SC 6 Truck
Continue on US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto Goose Creek Road
Continue on US 78
Turn left onto Ladson Road
Turn right onto Stoney Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ladson, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Conway, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 105.5 miles and 2h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Conway, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 36.7 and 101.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / Goose Creek Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$16.17 one way
$32.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $17.74 | $35.48 |
| premium | $4.64 | $19.26 | $38.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.08 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.77 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Night in Conway on Saturday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Ladson on Saturday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
72°F
Andrews, SC
53 mi in
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
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.
105.5 mi in 2h 29m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: North Fraser Street.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.7 miles in near Reservoir Street.
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 105.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 36.7 miles (Reservoir Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.1 miles (US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
80 ft
Total Descent
60 ft
Highest Point
47 ft
~105.5 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
Conway is one of the oldest cities in South Carolina, being founded in 1732 under Royal Governor Robert Johnson.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 105.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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