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Trip from Forest Acres, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

97.3 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Forest Acres, SC

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway, Saints Delight Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on US 17 Alternate. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.78 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.

Midpoint

48.7 miles from Forest Acres, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 97.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Forest Acres, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 Alternate is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Farrell Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 82.9 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Farrell Street

Turn right onto Farrell Street

Navigation decision point

7
82.9 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
97 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | US 17 Business / North Kings Highway

Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway

Navigation decision point

5
97.2 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | 5th Avenue North

Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

5
97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 Alternate 24.3 mi 35m
Ocean Highway 17.4 mi 25m
Saints Delight Road 13.8 mi 18m
South Live Oak Drive 9.7 mi 14m
Highmarket Street 9.4 mi 13m
US 17 7.1 mi 8m
Highway 17 7 mi 8m
US 501 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 17 Alternate — 24.3 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.

1

Start on Gross Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Gross Avenue
2

Turn right onto Farrell Street

1.5 mi · 5 min · Farrell Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate

9.7 mi · 14 min · South Live Oak Drive
4

Merge onto US 52; US 17 Alternate

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 52; US 17 Alternate
5

Continue on US 17 Alternate; US 52

19 mi · 26 min · US 17 Alternate; US 52
6

Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41

5.8 mi · 8 min · US 17 Alternate; SC 41
7

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate

5.1 mi · 7 min · Saints Delight Road
8

Continue on US 17 Alternate

8.6 mi · 11 min · Saints Delight Road
9

Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; US 521

9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate

1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
11

Continue on US 17

0.3 mi · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
12

Continue on US 17

17 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
13

Continue on US 17

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
14

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.
15

Continue on US 17

1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
16

Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
18

Turn straight onto US 501

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

248 ft · 14 sec · 8th Avenue North
20

Turn right onto US 17 Business

0.3 mi · 40 sec · North Kings Highway
21

Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

198 ft · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
22

Turn right

196 ft · 14 sec
23

Arrive at 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.7 miles from Forest Acres, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 21 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.7 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

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 Forest Acres, 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 Forest Acres, SC

This is one driving day of about 97.3 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Forest Acres, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 Alternate for about 24.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.7 mi from Forest Acres, SC · 1h 14m into the drive

town in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Andrews, SC

49 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

Moncks Corner, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Andrews, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Forest Acres, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Market Common - Myrtle Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.4

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18438393500

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

2.2 mi

The Market Common - Myrtle Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.4

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18438393500

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.5

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18433596397

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+4722962400

Visit website

Atalaya Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 76.5

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18432374440

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18432423264

Visit website

Seakart Adventure SC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 83.4

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18433447870

Visit website

Georgetown Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 62.6

Georgetown, South Carolina

Visit website

Cancun Lagoon Adventure Golf

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97.3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18434441098

Visit website

Lowcountry Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 76.5

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18432356000

Visit website

Old Santee Canal Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 13.9

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18438995200

Visit website

Waccamaw River Tours

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 90.4

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18883159439

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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...

27 mi from route ~69 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.78 one way

$29.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.16 $32.32
premium $4.70 $17.49 $34.98
diesel $5.61 $20.86 $41.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Coastal Grand Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Myrtle Beach, SC

Tesla

10 DCFC

CBL Coastal Grand Mall (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Myrtle Beach, SC

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Tidelands Ford

Pawleys Island, SC

RED_E

4 DCFC

CircleK - Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Berkeley Ford

Moncks Corner, SC

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

East Coast Honda

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Blink Network

1 DCFC

FALCON INVENTORY CHRG

Myrtle Beach, SC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

FALCON CUSTOMER CHARGE

Myrtle Beach, SC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.2 0 $10.22 $4.67
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.51 $3.89
EV Truck/SUV 38.9 0 $13.62 $6.23

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Forest Acres, SC

Night in Forest Acres on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Myrtle Beach, SC

Night in Myrtle Beach on Thursday

Local time

11:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Andrews, SC

49 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

18 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 23m 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 Forest Acres, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 97.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway, Saints Delight Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Forest Acres, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.22 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Farrell Street): Navigation decision point; at 82.9 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Forest Acres, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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