Origin
Bluffton, SC
Afternoon in Bluffton on Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
188.8 mi
304 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Good
4 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluffton, SC
Connor Scott McManus
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 188.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Ocean Highway, Okatie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.2 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.4 miles from Bluffton, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 119.2 mi | 2h 41m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Okatie Highway | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Trask Parkway | 11.6 mi | 14m |
| Highway 17 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Fording Island Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Robert Smalls Parkway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| US 501 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluffton, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Bruin Road
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bruin Road
2
Turn right onto SC 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluffton Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SC 46
170 ft
·
3 sec
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Bluffton Road
4
Continue on SC 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Bluffton Road
5
Turn left onto US 278
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Fording Island Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
8
Merge onto SC 170
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Okatie Highway
9
Continue on SC 170
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge
10
Continue on SC 170
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Robert Smalls Parkway
11
Turn slight left onto US 21
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Parris Island Gateway
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 21
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge onto US 17
53 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
16
Continue on US 17
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown
17
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Septima Clark Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 17
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
445 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Fraser Street
21
Merge onto US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
22
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
23
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
24
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
25
Take the exit onto US 17
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
27
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
29
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
31
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
32
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
33
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 94.4 miles from Bluffton, SC, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 2h 8m 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 29m
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 Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, SC
This is one driving day of about 188.8 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Bluffton, 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 US 17 for about 119.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Bluffton, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 188.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 17
Merge onto US 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
92.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
US 17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
7
174.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
|
US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle...
5
188.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.52 one way
$59.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.94 | $69.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.68 | $83.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
Tesla Supercharger
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Circle K Charging Station
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
EVPassport Charging Station
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.82 | $9.06 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
2:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10
near mile 97.6
View on nps.gov
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 26
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 188.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Ocean Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.2 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Ocean Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 188.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.2 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
Georgetown
92.5 mi in
|
~2h 5m
|
via US 17
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 188.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 188.8 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Ocean Highway, Okatie Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.4 miles from Bluffton, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.52 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 188.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.2 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (US 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bluffton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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