Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside Beach, SC
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Bayboro, SC
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Surfside Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC is 31.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Dick Pond Road and US 701, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, moving from one coastal South Carolina locale to another. The route offers a straightforward connection between these two areas, making it a practical choice for a quick transit. It's a simple hop that doesn't require extensive planning, ideal if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Pond Road | 13.6 mi | 23m |
| US 501 Business | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| US 701 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Green Sea Road South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 17 Business | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Joyner Swamp Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach, SC and Bayboro, SC.
Start on Surfside Drive
Continue on Surfside Drive
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Turn left onto SC 544
Continue on US 501 Business
Continue on US 701
Turn left onto SC 410
Turn left onto Joyner Swamp Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Surfside Beach, 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.
3 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto SC 410 / Green Sea Road South
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Joyner Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.64 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Surfside Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Bayboro on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
72°F
Red Hill, SC
16 mi in
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.
About 46% of this route is on highways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 13.6 miles on Dick Pond Road before transitioning to US 501 Business and then US 701. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads, indicating you'll experience varying traffic patterns and speed limits. The shift from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you proceed.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near SC 544 / Dick Pond Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC is easy. At 54m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.7 miles (SC 410 / Green Sea Road South): Navigation decision point; at 31.2 miles (Joyner Swamp Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
~31.2 mi in
Elevation Range
94 ft
Surfside Beach is a coastal town located in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
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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