Origin
East Gaffney, SC
Late night in East Gaffney on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Gaffney, 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 8m
Distance
247.3 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Gaffney, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 247.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Cherokee Street, York Road, York Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.67 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
123.6 miles from East Gaffney, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 247.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 247.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Cherokee Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Cherokee Street | — | — |
| York Road | — | — |
| York Highway | — | — |
| Kings Creek Drive | — | — |
| Black Highway | — | — |
| Alexander Love Highway | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Heckle Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Cherokee Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Gaffney, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Cherokee Avenue
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
2
Continue on West Cherokee Street
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Cherokee Street
3
Turn right onto York Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
4
Continue on York Highway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
5
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
6
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
7
Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
8
Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
9
Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
10
Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
13
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Anderson Road
15
Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Catawba River Road
16
Take the exit straight
502 ft
·
9 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
Texaco Road
18
Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
19
Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
20
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
21
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
8 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Pageland Highway
23
Turn right onto Tory Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tory Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pearl Street
25
Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
26
Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Hwy 151 Bypass
27
Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 151
28
Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West Bobo Newsome Highway
29
Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
30
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
31
Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
32
Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
33
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Church Street
34
Turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cheves Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
19 mi
·
24 min
·
East Palmetto Street
36
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
37
Continue straight
42 mi
·
55 min
38
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
39
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
40
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
41
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
42
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
43
Arrive at your 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 123.6 miles from East Gaffney, SC, or about 2h 4m 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 54 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
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 East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, SC
This is one driving day of about 247.3 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from East Gaffney, 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 123.6 mi from East Gaffney, SC · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from East Gaffney, 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
$38.67 one way
$77.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.60 | $109.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.97 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.62 | $15.83 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Monroe, NC
124 mi in
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
9 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 8m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from East Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 247.3 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Cherokee Street, York Road, York Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.6 miles from East Gaffney, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.67 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 straightforward 4h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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