Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.2 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, SC
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North Myrtle Beach, SC
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The drive from Conway, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 29.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carolina Bays Parkway, Highway 501 East, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Highway 501 East | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 17 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SC 544 Overpass | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Start on SC 905
Turn right onto US 501 Business
Continue on SC 544
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 501
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SC 31
Take the exit
Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway
Turn right onto US 17
Turn left onto S-26-358
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward SC 31: Georgetown, North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 31 North: Dick Scobee Road, Forestbrook Road, North Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto SC 31 / Carolina Bays Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto S-26-358 / 6th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.57 one way
$9.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Conway on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
29.2 mi in 40m, mostly highway — 16.5 mi of that is on Carolina Bays Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carolina Bays Parkway and Highway 501 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Conway, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach
Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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