How far is Blairsville, GA from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Blairsville, GA to Surfside Beach, SC is about 368.9 miles (593.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blairsville and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville and Surfside Beach.
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Start on Town Square
27 m · 3 sec · Town Square
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Continue on Town Square
45 m · 3 sec · Town Square
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Continue on Town Square
60 m · 4 sec · Town Square
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Keep slight right to continue on cleveland street
22 m · 2 sec · cleveland street
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Turn slight right onto Cleveland Street
3250 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Gainesville Highway
27.4 mi · 33 min · Gainesville Highway
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto East Kytle Street
9 mi · 14 min · East Kytle Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1769 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
1867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
13 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ernest Vandiver Highway
37.6 mi · 43 min · Ernest Vandiver Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley
1671 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Surfside Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairsville and Surfside Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Surfside Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blairsville to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 368.9 miles (593.7 km) and usually takes 07h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.3 miles from Blairsville and 184.6 miles from Surfside Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.57 one way or $103.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Surfside Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blairsville and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 297.92 mi (479.45 km).
#1 Blairsville
City in Union County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 655 |
| Coordinates | 34.8762000, -83.9582400 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,580 |
| Coordinates | 33.6060000, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surfside Beach (-78.97309, 33.606)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $51.57 | $103.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.67 | $115.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $62.21 | $124.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $73.22 | $146.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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