How far is Deerfield Plantation, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Deerfield Plantation, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deerfield Plantation and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Plantation and Surfside Beach.
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Start on Buck Drive
111 m · 17 sec · Buck Drive
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Turn right onto Bay Tree Lane
1274 ft · 56 sec · Bay Tree Lane
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Continue on Bay Tree Lane
1427 ft · 1 min · Bay Tree Lane
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Turn left onto Crooked Pine Drive
134 m · 21 sec · Crooked Pine Drive
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Turn right onto Dick Pond Road
2617 ft · 52 sec · Dick Pond Road
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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 Deerfield Plantation and Surfside Beach.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
1.63 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Deerfield Plantation 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 Deerfield Plantation to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socastee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Deerfield Plantation and 1.1 miles from Surfside Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deerfield Plantation and Sunny near Surfside Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Socastee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Socastee.
Kingstree
Dillon
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield Plantation and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 1.94 mi (3.12 km).
#1 Deerfield Plantation
Deerfield Plantation is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6340600, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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 Drive (-78.973062, 33.606027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
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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