Origin
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Evening in Batesburg-Leesville on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Batesburg-Leesville to the coast, you can expect a straightforward 183.9-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes. Because the drive is relatively compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, though you may prefer to stay overnight once you reach the beach. You will primarily navigate via I-20 and US-501 Business, with a total estimated fuel cost of $29. This route keeps you entirely within the Southeast region of South Carolina, making it a familiar trek for locals. Since the drive is manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to decide whether to push through in one go or take your time getting to the ocean.
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
91.9 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with 82% of the journey spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 104.4 miles along I-20. As you transition from the interstate toward the coast, the character of the road shifts when you merge onto US-501 Business and West Palmetto Street. While much of the drive involves high-speed interstate travel, the final segments bring you into the local infrastructure of your destination. It is a functional and efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 501 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near I 20.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles (US 76 / West Palmetto Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 183.5 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
113.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
US 76 / West Palmetto Street
Turn left onto US 76 / West Palmetto Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
183.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
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US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
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5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
183.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 104.4 mi | 1h 59m |
| US 501 Business | 41.9 mi | 55m |
| West Palmetto Street | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| Fairview Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| SC 576 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| US 501 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Pine Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Columbia Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Batesburg-Leesville, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on North Carolina Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Carolina Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Columbia Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 178; SC391
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Pine Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 178
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pine Street
5
Continue on US 178
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Fairview Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
104 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
I 20
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 76
23 mi
·
32 min
·
West Palmetto Street
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on SC 576
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
10
Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
42 mi
·
55 min
·
US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the none lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
13
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
14
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
15
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 50 minute travel time, aim to depart early to avoid potential congestion as you near the coast. You should plan for at least one stop during the trip to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the majority of your time is spent behind the wheel on the interstate. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during that 104.4-mile stretch on I-20, as it is your longest period without a break. Because the trip is short enough to complete in one day, you have the advantage of being able to choose your own pace without needing to worry about a rigid overnight schedule. Always verify local traffic conditions on West Palmetto Street before arriving to ensure a smooth finish to your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.9 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 miles.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
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 Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC
This is one driving day of about 183.9 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Batesburg-Leesville, SC · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 91.9 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.43 one way
$58.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.86 | $81.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Evening in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:35 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 501 Business, West Palmetto Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Batesburg-Leesville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles (US 76 / West Palmetto Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 183.5 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Batesburg-Leesville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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