How far is Conway, SC from Beaufort, SC?

The driving distance from Conway, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
165.86 mi
03h 50m
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
165.86 mi
Kilometers
266.93 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaufort
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 15, 4:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-15T08:38
Arrive Beaufort
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Conway
83 mi
01h 55m
To Beaufort
82.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 701 South

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 701 South

  3. 3

    Continue on North Fraser Street

    34.9 mi · 49 min · North Fraser Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    47.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Street

    1116 ft · 21 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway

    29.7 mi · 43 min · Savannah Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ace Basin Parkway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Ace Basin Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Charleston Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Charleston Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1220 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway

    63 m · 3 sec · Trask Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Port Republic Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
82.3 mi · 50%
Savannah Highway
29.7 mi · 18%
Ace Basin Parkway
17.1 mi · 10%
Highway 701 South
12.4 mi · 7%
Trask Parkway
12 mi · 7%
Charleston Highway
5.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Continue straight

47.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
01h 55m from Conway
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Conway and Sunny near Beaufort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Conway and 82.9 miles from Beaufort.

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 30.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
City of North Charleston City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

City of North Charleston City Hall

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29406
Rating 4.3/5 44 reviews City Hall,City government office
North Charleston Police Department
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

North Charleston Police Department

North Charleston , SC
2500 City Hall Ln, North Charleston, SC 29418
Rating 3.0/5 47 reviews Police department
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

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

Conway

#1 Conway

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

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Beaufort

#2 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Conway (-79.04781, 33.836)
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Beaufort. The current time is 08:38:17.

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.