How far is Surfside Beach, SC from Blairsville, GA?
The driving distance from Surfside Beach, SC to Blairsville, GA is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surfside Beach and Blairsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach and Blairsville.
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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
13.3 mi · 23 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Cox Ferry Road
134 m · 13 sec · West Cox Ferry Road
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Turn right
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 501 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
22.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
1153 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto McCarter Road
2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Easley Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Take the ramp left
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
37.6 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 17: Lavonia, Toccoa
1238 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Jones Street
12.8 mi · 17 min · Jones Street
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Turn left onto Toccoa Bypass
11.4 mi · 13 min · Toccoa Bypass
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Continue straight
3236 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
47 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
2268 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Cannon Bridge Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Cannon Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight right
30 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Courthouse Square
76 m · 5 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Cleveland Street
3250 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Town Square
63 m · 4 sec · Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surfside Beach and Blairsville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Surfside Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surfside Beach to Blairsville?
The road trip is about 368.6 miles (593.2 km) and usually takes 07h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Surfside Beach and 184.4 miles from Blairsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.53 one way or $103.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Surfside Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside Beach and Blairsville. Straight-line distance: 297.92 mi (479.45 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 Blairsville
City in Union County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 655 |
| Coordinates | 34.8762000, -83.9582400 |
| Altitude | 574 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairsville (-83.95824, 34.8762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $51.53 | $103.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.62 | $115.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $62.16 | $124.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $73.17 | $146.34 |
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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