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Trip from Conway, SC to Socastee, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

12.2 mi

20 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Conway, SC, SC

Conway, SC

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Downtown Socastee, SC, SC

Socastee, SC

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Trip Overview

Conway, SC to Socastee, SC is 12.2 miles and takes about 22m via SC 544, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. It's a quick trip that's easy to fit into your schedule, whether you're starting your day or looking for a brief excursion. You'll likely find it a straightforward drive with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SC 544 5.3 mi 9m
Main Street 2.8 mi 5m
SC 544 Overpass 2.7 mi 4m
Dick Pond Road 1.2 mi 2m
Socastee Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
4th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
River Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SC 544 — 5.3 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and Socastee, SC.

1

Start on SC 905

331 ft · 13 sec · 4th Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 501 Business

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
3

Continue on SC 544

2.7 mi · 4 min · SC 544 Overpass
4

Continue on SC 544

5.0 mi · 8 min · SC 544
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto SC 544

0.3 mi · 41 sec · SC 544
6

Turn left onto S-26-616

1.2 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
7

Turn left onto SC 707

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Socastee Boulevard
8

Turn left onto River Road

247 ft · 10 sec · River Road
Use the left lane.
9

Arrive at destination

River Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 501 Business / Main Street

Turn right onto US 501 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | S-26-616 / Dick Pond Road

Turn left onto S-26-616 / Dick Pond Road

Navigation decision point

3
12 mi into trip | ~21m in | SC 707 / Socastee Boulevard

Turn left onto SC 707 / Socastee Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
12.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | River Road

Turn left onto River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.87 one way

$3.74 round trip

$3.89/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $2.05 $4.10
premium $4.64 $2.23 $4.45
diesel $5.60 $2.69 $5.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.59
Efficient EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
EV Truck/SUV 4.9 0 $1.71 $0.78

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Conway, SC

Evening in Conway on Saturday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 7:46PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 7:46PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Socastee, SC

Evening in Socastee on Saturday

Local time

8:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

S 1 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 7:46PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 7:46PM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 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

22m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 65% of it on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on SC 544, covering 5.3 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The presence of the SC 544 Overpass suggests you'll navigate some elevated sections.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on SC 544.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 544 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 501 Business / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 501 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (S-26-616 / Dick Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (SC 707 / Socastee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

50 ft 16 ft

Total Climb

51 ft

Total Descent

62 ft

Highest Point

50 ft

~5.2 mi in

Elevation Range

34 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Conway, SC

Full guide →

Conway is one of the oldest cities in South Carolina, being founded in 1732 under Royal Governor Robert Johnson.

Top landmarks

  • • Burroughs School — historic building in Conway, South Carolina, U.S.A.

Arriving in Socastee, SC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on SC 544. 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 0.1 miles (US 501 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (S-26-616 / Dick Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (SC 707 / Socastee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Socastee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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