How far is Surfside Beach, SC from White Pond, SC?
The driving distance from Surfside Beach, SC to White Pond, SC is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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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 White Pond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach and White Pond.
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Start on Surfside Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Surfside Drive
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Continue on Surfside Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive
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Continue on Glenns Bay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenns Bay Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 17: Myrtle Beach
1229 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
8 mi · 11 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy North: SC 31, Carolina Forest
1594 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 9 East
11.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 9 East
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Turn straight
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Audie Road
2636 ft · 2 min · Audie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Audie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surfside Beach and White Pond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Carolina Bays Parkway
Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
13.2 mi · 00h 15m
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 White Pond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surfside Beach to White Pond?
The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Surfside Beach and 26.3 miles from White Pond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surfside Beach and Sunny near White Pond.
Stop Ideas Near Atlantic Beach
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 Atlantic Beach.
Dillon
Wilmington, NC
Kingstree
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside Beach and White Pond. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 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 White Pond
White Pond is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0935000, -78.9261400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Pond (-78.92614, 34.0935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.40 | $20.81 |
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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