Conway, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m via J Strom Thurmond Freeway and US 76, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The profile is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under three hours, this is a solid option for a single-day trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.7 miles from Conway, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Saint Andrews, SC.
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Start on SC 905
461 ft·19 sec·4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Elm Street
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Turn left onto S-26-29
314 ft·9 sec·9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Pine Street
5
Merge onto US 501; US 701
29 mi·34 min·Church Street
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Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi·3 min·SC 576
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Continue on US 76
6.7 mi·7 min·US 76
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi·16 min·US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi·3 min·East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Warley Street
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Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
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Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi·2 min·West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on I 20 Bus
76 mi·1 hr 24 min·J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 176
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 176
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Turn slight right onto US 176
0.8 mi·1 min·Broad River Road
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Turn right onto Whiteford Road
276 ft·12 sec·Whiteford Road
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Arrive at destination
Whiteford Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, single-day drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning should give you ample time to reach Saint Andrews before evening, avoiding the earliest rush hour and still allowing for a lunch stop. The longest stretch without a break is over 76 miles on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway, so plan to refuel before you hit that segment if your tank is low. With a fuel cost estimate of $21, it's an economical trip, but always check prices along your specific path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.7 miles from Conway, SC, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Andrews, 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 135.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Conway, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.3 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|S-26-29 / 9th Avenue
Turn left onto S-26-29 / 9th Avenue
Navigation decision point
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53.7 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|Warley Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Navigation decision point
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53.8 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Turn left onto S-21-31 / West Evans Street
Navigation decision point
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133.9 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 176
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 176
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134.4 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 176
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 176
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.15
$46.30
premium
$4.70
$25.06
$50.12
diesel
$5.61
$29.89
$59.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.6
0
$14.22
$6.50
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.85
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.96
$8.67
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Andrews, SC
Morning
in Saint Andrews on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Florence, SC
68 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 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 121.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 73% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 76.3 miles on the J Strom Thurmond Freeway. Expect the highway portion to end as you transition to Church Street and then US 76, which will likely feel more like surface road cruising. Given the highway concentration, anticipate fairly continuous driving with fewer immediate exits for a substantial part of the trip.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.3 mi on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near S-26-29 / 9th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (S-26-29 / 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (S-21-31 / West Evans Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 76.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. 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 0.6 miles (S-26-29 / 9th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 53.7 miles (Warley Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.8 miles (S-21-31 / West Evans Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Andrews, SC before heading back.
