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

The driving distance from Greer, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.48 mi
05h 13m
Flight
207.34 mi
333.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.34 mi
Kilometers
333.68 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.48 mi
Kilometers
403.11 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greer
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Surfside Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greer
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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Greer
125.1 mi
02h 36m
To Surfside Beach
125.3 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
Surfside Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Poinsett Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Poinsett Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    2078 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street

    5.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Moore Duncan Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 221

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.7 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Surfside Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Surfside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 32%
Highway 221
79.7 mi · 32%
West Palmetto Street
63.4 mi · 25%
West Main Street
6.3 mi · 3%
Moore Duncan Highway
6.15 mi · 2%
East Poinsett Street
4.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
207.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 36m from Greer
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Greer and Clear near Surfside Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Greer and 125.3 miles from Surfside Beach.

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

The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.02 one way or $70.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Greer and Clear near Surfside Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 207.34 mi (333.68 km).

Greer

#1 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
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: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)
End: Surfside Beach (-78.97309, 33.606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.46 L · about $35.02
Round trip
$70.03
17.68 gal · 66.92 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.02 $70.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.15 $78.30
Premium $4.78 $42.24 $84.48
Diesel $5.62 $49.72 $99.43

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 Greer and Surfside Beach. The current time is 04:10:14.

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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.