How far is North Charleston, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and Surfside Beach.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Turn straight onto US 17 Business: Garden City Beach, Surfside Beach
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Surfside Drive
3249 ft · 1 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 North Charleston and Surfside Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 17 North
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49.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Surfside Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Charleston to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McClellanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from North Charleston and 45.2 miles from Surfside Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.64 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Charleston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Surfside Beach.
Stop Ideas Near McClellanville
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Charleston, South Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 77.76 mi (125.14 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.24 | $30.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
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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