Origin
Bamberg, SC
Afternoon in Bamberg on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
159.7 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 159.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Highway, Bamberg Road, Old Edisto Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.9 miles from Bamberg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 159.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bamberg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Edisto Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John C Calhoun Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Five Chop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 378 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 378 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Myrtle Beach Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bamberg, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Heritage Highway
36 ft
·
5 sec
·
Heritage Highway
2
Turn right onto Main Highway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Highway
3
Continue on Bamberg Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Bamberg Road
4
Continue on Old Edisto Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Edisto Drive
5
Continue on John C Calhoun Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
John C Calhoun Drive
6
Turn right onto Five Chop Road
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Five Chop Road
7
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Merge slight left
38 mi
·
41 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
289 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
11
Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
12
Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
13
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Turbeville Highway
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Turbeville Highway
15
Continue on Highway 378
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 378
16
Continue on Wright Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
18
Continue on Highway 501 East
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 501 East
19
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
20
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
21
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
23
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.9 miles from Bamberg, SC, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.9 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bamberg, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bamberg, SC
This is one driving day of about 159.7 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bamberg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.9 mi from Bamberg, SC · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.9 miles from Bamberg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
The final approach into Myrtle Beach, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Myrtle Beach, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.56 one way
$51.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $30.04 | $60.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.48 | $70.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.77 | $7.67 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.36 | $10.22 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Myrtle Beach, SC
Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 159.7 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Highway, Bamberg Road, Old Edisto Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.9 miles from Bamberg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bamberg, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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