How far is Surfside Beach, SC from Bayboro, SC?
The driving distance from Surfside Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surfside Beach and Bayboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach and Bayboro.
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Start on Surfside Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Surfside Drive
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Continue on Surfside Drive
1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
13.6 mi · 24 min · Dick Pond Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Green Sea Road South
2.5 mi · 4 min · Green Sea Road South
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Turn left onto Joyner Swamp Road
17 m · 2 sec · Joyner Swamp Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Swamp Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surfside Beach and Bayboro.
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.
Dick Pond Road
Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
13.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Surfside Beach and Sunny near Bayboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surfside Beach to Bayboro?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Surfside Beach and 15.6 miles from Bayboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.36 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surfside Beach and Sunny near Bayboro.
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 Surfside Beach and Bayboro. Straight-line distance: 28.03 mi (45.11 km).
#1 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,580 |
| Coordinates | 33.6060000, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayboro
Bayboro is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0096100, -79.0222600 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayboro (-79.02226, 34.00961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
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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