How far is White Pond, SC from Surfside Beach, SC?
The driving distance from White Pond, SC to Surfside Beach, SC is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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 01h 01m.
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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 White Pond and Surfside Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Pond and Surfside Beach.
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Start on Audie Road
2562 ft · 2 min · Audie Road
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
12.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 South: Myrtle Beach, Georgetown
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Carolina Bays Parkway
13.7 mi · 16 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
1722 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Holmestown Road, Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach
1303 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Holmestown Road
637 ft · 21 sec · Holmestown Road
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Continue on Glenns Bay Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenns Bay Road
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Continue on Surfside Drive
1.1 km · 2 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 White Pond and Surfside Beach.
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.
Carolina Bays Parkway
Continue on Carolina Bays Parkway
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 White Pond and Sunny near Surfside Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Pond to Surfside Beach?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 26.4 miles from White Pond and 30.3 miles from Surfside Beach.
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 22.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Pond and Sunny near Surfside Beach.
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.
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Kingstree
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Pond and Surfside Beach. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 km).
#1 White Pond
White Pond is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.0935000, -78.9261400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| 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 Drive (-78.973062, 33.606027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
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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