Trip from Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

249.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 249.8 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Limestone Street, Cherokee Avenue, West Cherokee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.96 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

124.9 miles from Gaffney, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 249.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Limestone Street	0 mi	0m
Cherokee Avenue	0 mi	0m
West Cherokee Street	0 mi	0m
York Road	0 mi	0m
York Highway	0 mi	0m
Kings Creek Drive	0 mi	0m
Black Highway	0 mi	0m
Alexander Love Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Limestone Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on South Limestone Street

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Continue on North Limestone Street

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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue

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Continue on West Cherokee Street

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Turn right onto York Road

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Continue on York Highway

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Continue on York Road

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Continue on Kings Creek Drive

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Continue on Black Highway

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Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway

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Continue on York Highway

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Continue on West Main Street

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Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

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Continue on East Main Street

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Continue on South Anderson Road

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Continue on Catawba River Road

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Take the exit straight

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Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

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Continue on Lancaster Bypass

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Take the exit slight right

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Keep slight right

24

Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

25

Turn right onto Tory Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

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Continue on State Highway 151

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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

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Take the exit slight right

33

Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

34

Continue on West Lucas Street

35

Continue on South Church Street

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Turn left onto East Cheves Street

37

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

38

Continue straight

39

Continue straight

40

Turn straight

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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

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Turn right onto North Kings Highway

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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

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Turn right

45

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.9 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

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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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.9 mi from Gaffney, SC

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.9 miles from Gaffney, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$38.96	$77.91
midgrade	$4.43	$43.56	$87.12
premium	$4.78	$46.99	$93.98
diesel	$5.62	$55.31	$110.62

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way.

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 $38.96 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.