How long is the commute from Conway, SC?
Workers who live in Conway, SC take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Conway get to work
| Means of transportation | Conway | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±2.5 points) | 76.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±2.2 points) | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±1.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Conway, the average commute is not measurably different from Horry County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Conway, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Horry County (0.5%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Horry County, Conway ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 239 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Conway
| Vehicles available | Conway | Horry County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±4.5 points) | 4.8% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±4.1 points) | 35.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±4.3 points) | 41.7% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±3.1 points) | 17.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Conway, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Horry County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Conway
| Conway | Horry County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±1.9 points) | 11.0% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±2.8 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Conway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Horry County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Conway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | — | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Homewood | 3.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Red Hill | 4.4 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Forestbrook | 8.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina Forest | 9.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Socastee | 10 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Myrtle Beach | 13 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Aynor | 15 mi | 34.8 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Surfside Beach | 16 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Socastee, SC (20.6 minutes), Myrtle Beach, SC (17.7 minutes), Surfside Beach, SC (20.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aynor, SC (34.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Horry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aynor | 34.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Loris | 31.6 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Homewood | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Little River | 25.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Forestbrook | 24.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Conway | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Briarcliffe Acres | 23.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Carolina Forest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Garden City | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 (tie) | North Myrtle Beach | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Red Hill | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Socastee | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Horry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Conway
How long is the average commute in Conway?
Workers who live in Conway, SC take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Conway without a car?
9.6% of households in Conway have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Conway?
6.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Conway worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conway city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conway city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conway city, South Carolina
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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