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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.74 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.79 mi
54.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.74 mi
Kilometers
91.31 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surfside Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in White Pond
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Pond
2026-04-15T21:33
Arrive Surfside Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Pond
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Atlantic Beach
SC

Town of the United States

From White Pond
26.4 mi
00h 30m
To Surfside Beach
30.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Audie Road

    2562 ft · 2 min · Audie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 South: Myrtle Beach, Georgetown

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Carolina Bays Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach

    1722 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    2189 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Highway 17

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Holmestown Road, Glenns Bay Road, Surfside Beach

    1303 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Holmestown Road

    637 ft · 21 sec · Holmestown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Glenns Bay Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Glenns Bay Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Surfside Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carolina Bays Parkway
13.7 mi · 24%
Highway 17
10.7 mi · 19%
Glenns Bay Road
1.62 mi · 3%
US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.27 mi · 2%
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.07 mi · 2%
Surfside Drive
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlantic Beach
00h 30m from White Pond
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atlantic Beach, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlantic Beach.

RAIL

Dillon

91 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
BUS

Wilmington, NC

92 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Kingstree

104 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

106 mi away
805 East Day Street

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).

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#1 White Pond

White Pond is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.0935000, -78.9261400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Surfside Beach

#2 Surfside Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,580
Coordinates33.6060000, -78.9730900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Audie Road (-78.926035, 34.093456)
End: Surfside Drive (-78.973062, 33.606027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between White Pond and Surfside Beach. The current time is 21:33:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.