Conway, SC to Moncks Corner, SC is 86.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m via US 17 Alternate, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The road type is a mix of highway and surface streets, suggesting a varied driving experience rather than pure interstate cruising. With a recommended one-day travel time and a low fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for getting between these two towns without significant time or expense.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Fraser Street
20.9 mi
30m
US 17 Alternate
18.5 mi
26m
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
4th Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
North Live Oak Drive
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Moncks Corner, SC.
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Start on SC 905
2.5 mi·5 min·4th Avenue
2
Continue on US 701
12 mi·17 min·Highway 701 South
3
Continue on US 701
21 mi·30 min·North Fraser Street
4
Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
0.9 mi·2 min·Anthuan Maybank Drive
5
Turn right onto Church Street
498 ft·14 sec·Church Street
6
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Reservoir Street
7
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
8.3 mi·11 min·Highmarket Street
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Take the exit
378 ft·10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
14 mi·18 min·Saints Delight Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
5.8 mi·8 min·County Line Road
11
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
18 mi·25 min·US 17 Alternate; SC 45
12
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.8 mi·1 min·US 17 Alternate; US 52
13
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.2 mi·2 min·US 52; US 17 Alternate
14
Turn right onto SC 6 Truck
1.4 mi·2 min·North Live Oak Drive
15
Turn right onto SC 6
365 ft·8 sec·West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
SC 6
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 2 hours and 5 minutes, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon would give you plenty of flexibility. Since it's not a long haul, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive, but you might want to plan for a brief stop around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway sections to surface roads, as fuel availability can vary. The $13 fuel cost estimate is quite reasonable for this distance.
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 43 miles from Conway, SC, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moncks Corner, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conway, 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 Conway, SC
This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Conway, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Fraser Street for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 35.7 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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35.7 mi into trip|~52m in|Anthuan Maybank Drive
Turn right onto Anthuan Maybank Drive
Navigation decision point
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36.6 mi into trip|~54m in|Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
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36.7 mi into trip|~54m in|Reservoir Street
Turn left onto Reservoir Street
Navigation decision point
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36.9 mi into trip|~55m in|US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521 / Highmarket Street
Navigation decision point
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59.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.46 one way
$26.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$14.72
$29.44
premium
$4.70
$15.94
$31.87
diesel
$5.61
$19.01
$38.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.04
$4.13
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.53
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.05
$5.51
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Conway, SC
Morning
in Conway on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moncks Corner, SC
Morning
in Moncks Corner on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Andrews, SC
43 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 37% of this 86.1-mile drive is on highway, meaning you'll transition between faster-paced sections and slower surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 20.9 miles on North Fraser Street. Expect to encounter mixed highway and surface road conditions, which could involve merging onto highways and then exiting back into more local traffic. The longest stretch on North Fraser Street might feel like a consistent cruise before you encounter other road types.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on North Fraser Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 35.7 miles in near Anthuan Maybank Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (Anthuan Maybank Drive): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (Reservoir Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on North Fraser Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 35.7 miles (Anthuan Maybank Drive): Navigation decision point; at 36.6 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.7 miles (Reservoir Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Moncks Corner, SC before heading back.
