How far is Socastee, SC from Conway, SC?
The driving distance from Socastee, SC to Conway, SC is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Socastee and Conway.
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Start on River Road
75 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 18 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dick Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn right
8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Socastee and Conway.
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
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8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Socastee and Sunny near Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Socastee to Conway?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Socastee and 7.3 miles from Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.90 one way or $3.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Socastee and Sunny near Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Red Hill
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 Red Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Socastee and Conway. Straight-line distance: 10.91 mi (17.56 km).
#1 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conway
City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 26,620 |
| Coordinates | 33.8360000, -79.0478100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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