Origin
Gaffney, SC
Afternoon in Gaffney on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
249.8 mi
402 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
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 27m
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.
Gaffney, SC
Alyssa Rose
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gaffney to Myrtle Beach covers approximately 249.8 miles and typically requires about 4 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays entirely within South Carolina, you will remain in the Southeast region for the duration of your trip. Budget roughly $39 for fuel to complete this distance. Given the total duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, though you might choose to add an overnight stay if you prefer a more leisurely pace. Since the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a drive that demands your full attention.
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
124.9 miles from Gaffney, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Your navigation will rely on local thoroughfares like North Limestone Street, Cherokee Avenue, and West Cherokee Street. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, there is no long-haul stretch to settle into, with the longest uninterrupted segment being 0 miles on North Limestone Street. You will spend the entire 4 hours and 16 minutes navigating local turns, which requires a more active and engaged driving style compared to a high-speed highway transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Limestone 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 16m 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 Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Limestone Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherokee Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cherokee Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kings Creek Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Love Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Limestone Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on South Limestone Street
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Limestone Street
2
Continue on North Limestone Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Limestone Street
3
Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
4
Continue on West Cherokee Street
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Cherokee Street
5
Turn right onto York Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
6
Continue on York Highway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
7
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
8
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
9
Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
10
Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
11
Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
12
Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Heckle Boulevard
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
15
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
South Anderson Road
17
Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Catawba River Road
18
Take the exit straight
502 ft
·
9 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
486 ft
·
12 sec
·
Texaco Road
20
Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
21
Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
22
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
23
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
8 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Pageland Highway
25
Turn right onto Tory Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tory Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pearl Street
27
Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
28
Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18 mi
·
20 min
·
State Hwy 151 Bypass
29
Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 151
30
Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
West Bobo Newsome Highway
31
Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
32
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
33
Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
34
Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
35
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Church Street
36
Turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cheves Street
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
19 mi
·
24 min
·
East Palmetto Street
38
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
39
Continue straight
42 mi
·
55 min
40
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
41
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
42
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
43
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
44
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 249.8-mile drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the local navigation. Since you are avoiding major highways, leave early in the day to ensure you have plenty of daylight for the numerous turns you will encounter. Keep your GPS updated and stay alert, as the local road profile can be more demanding than a standard interstate trek. Given the $39 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before departing Gaffney to avoid hunting for stations on smaller, unfamiliar roads. This flexibility allows you to adjust your pace throughout the day without the pressure of a rigid highway schedule.
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 124.9 miles from Gaffney, SC, or about 2h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.9 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 30m
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 Gaffney, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Gaffney, SC
This is one driving day of about 249.8 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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 124.9 mi from Gaffney, SC · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 124.9 miles from 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
$39.98 one way
$79.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.56 | $87.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $46.99 | $93.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.50 | $110.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.23 | $11.99 |
| Efficient EV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.86 | $9.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.9 | 1 | $34.97 | $15.99 |
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
Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:04 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
4h 16m 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 Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 249.8 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Limestone Street, Cherokee Avenue, West Cherokee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.9 miles from Gaffney, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.98 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 16m 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 Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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