How far is Beaufort, SC from Conway, SC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Conway, SC is about 192 miles (309 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.02 mi
03h 11m
Flight
134.99 mi
217.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.99 mi
Kilometers
217.24 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.02 mi
Kilometers
309.03 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Thu, Apr 23, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Beaufort
95.9 mi
01h 35m
To Conway
96.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Conway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Conway.

  1. 1

    Start on Port Republic Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.6 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach

    88 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Turbeville Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · Turbeville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  17. 17

    Continue on Wright Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wright Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    3120 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Conway.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
102 mi · 53%
Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi · 19%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 12%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 10%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
01h 35m from Beaufort
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaufort and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Conway?

The road trip is about 192 miles (309 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Beaufort and 96.1 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaufort and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summerton, 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 Summerton.

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Conway. Straight-line distance: 134.99 mi (217.24 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Republic Street (-80.669826, 32.431679)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.65 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.71
13.56 gal · 51.3 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.86 $53.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.03 $60.06
Premium $4.78 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $5.62 $38.13 $76.26

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 Beaufort and Conway. The current time is 01:17:27.

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.