How far is Bayboro, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Bayboro, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.27 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.03 mi
45.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.03 mi
Kilometers
45.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.54 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Bayboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayboro
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Surfside Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayboro
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Hill
SC

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bayboro
15.6 mi
00h 24m
To Surfside Beach
17.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW
Destination
Surfside Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayboro and Surfside Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayboro and Surfside Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Joyner Swamp Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Joyner Swamp Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Sea Road South

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Green Sea Road South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on SC 544 Overpass

    2.7 mi · 5 min · SC 544 Overpass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Surfside Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayboro and Surfside Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SC 544 Overpass
7.66 mi · 23%
North Main Street
4.09 mi · 12%
Green Sea Road South
2.5 mi · 8%
Surfside Drive
0.65 mi · 2%
Joyner Swamp Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

8.73 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Hill
00h 24m from Bayboro
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayboro and Sunny near Surfside Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayboro to Surfside Beach?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Bayboro and 17.6 miles from Surfside Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayboro and Sunny near Surfside Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Red Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Hill.

RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

77 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

116 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayboro and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.03 mi (45.11 km).

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#1 Bayboro

Bayboro is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0096100, -79.0222600
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Surfside Beach

#2 Surfside Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,580
Coordinates33.6060000, -78.9730900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Joyner Swamp Road (-79.022262, 34.009591)
End: Surfside Drive (-78.973062, 33.606027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.27
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.63 $9.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.18 $10.36
Premium $4.78 $5.59 $11.18
Diesel $5.62 $6.58 $13.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayboro and Surfside Beach. The current time is 23:25:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.