Origin
Hartsville, SC
Evening in Hartsville on Sunday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartsville, SC
Zachary Andre
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Hartsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 501 Business, East Palmetto Street, South Governor Williams Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.9 miles on US 501 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.53 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Hartsville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Hartsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 501 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 41.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
216 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
299 ft
Highest Point
216 ft
Elevation Range
191 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 151 Business / East Carolina Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 151 Business / East Carolina Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SC 151 Business / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 151 Business / East Carolina Avenue
Turn right onto SC 151 Business / East Carolina Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 151 Business / South 4th Street
Turn right onto SC 151 Business / South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
90.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
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US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
90.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
90.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 501 Business | 41.9 mi | 55m |
| East Palmetto Street | 18.9 mi | 24m |
| South Governor Williams Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Harry Byrd Highway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Lucas Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Bobo Newsome Highway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| South 4th Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| SC 576 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 501 Business
— 41.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on US 15 Business
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 5th Street
2
Turn right onto SC 151 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Carolina Avenue
3
Turn right onto SC 151 Business
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South 4th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto SC 151
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Bobo Newsome Highway
5
Continue on SC 34; SC 151
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto US 52; US 401
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Governor Williams Highway
8
Continue on US 52
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lucas Street
9
Continue on South Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Church Street
10
Turn left onto East Cheves Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cheves Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 76
19 mi
·
24 min
·
East Palmetto Street
12
Continue on SC 576
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 576
13
Continue on US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
42 mi
·
55 min
·
US 501 Business; SC 41 Alternate
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
16
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
17
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
18
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
19
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 45.4 miles from Hartsville, SC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.9 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
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 Hartsville, 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 Hartsville, SC
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartsville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 501 Business for about 41.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.4 mi from Hartsville, SC · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 45.4 miles from Hartsville, 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
$14.53 one way
$29.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
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: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:29 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
2h 3m 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 Hartsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 501 Business, East Palmetto Street, South Governor Williams Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Hartsville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.53 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 is a straightforward 2h 3m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 151 Business / East Carolina Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SC 151 Business / South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 25 ft to 216 ft elevation with about 108 ft of total climbing.
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