Trip from Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

269.1 mi

433 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m

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

Downtown Myrtle Beach, SC, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Murray Avenue, West Shockley Ferry Road, East River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.07 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

134.6 miles from Homeland Park, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 41m drive with frequent turns across 269.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Murray Avenue 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 41m 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 Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Murray Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
West Shockley Ferry Road Unavailable Refreshing
East River Street Unavailable Refreshing
Belton Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Anderson Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
River Street Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 247 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Murray Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homeland Park, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.

1

Start on West Shockley Ferry Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · South Murray Avenue
3

Turn right onto West Shockley Ferry Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Shockley Ferry Road
4

Turn right onto East River Street

2.6 mi · 3 min · East River Street
5

Continue on Belton Highway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Belton Highway
6

Continue on Anderson Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street
7

Turn left onto North Main Street

374 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto River Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · River Street
9

Continue on Highway 247

3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 247
10

Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
11

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

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Augusta Road
12

Turn right onto Highway 418

9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
13

Continue on Milacron Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
14

Continue on McCarter Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · McCarter Road
15

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 43 sec
16

Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

23 mi · 24 min · Golden Strip Freeway
17

Merge slight left

55 mi · 1 hr
18

Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

0.3 mi · 41 sec · I 20 East: Florence
19

Merge slight left

79 mi · 1 hr 29 min
20

Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

23 mi · 32 min · West Palmetto Street
21

Continue straight

3.1 mi · 3 min
22

Continue straight

42 mi · 55 min
23

Turn straight

2.0 mi · 3 min
24

Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

249 ft · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
25

Turn right onto North Kings Highway

0.3 mi · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
26

Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

200 ft · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
27

Turn right

197 ft · 14 sec
28

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 134.6 miles from Homeland Park, SC, or about 2h 20m 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.6 miles or 2h 20m 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 51m

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 Homeland Park, 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 Homeland Park, SC

This is one driving day of about 269.1 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homeland Park, 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 134.6 mi from Homeland Park, SC · 2h 20m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

135 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

Mauldin, SC

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 134.6 miles from Homeland Park, 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

$43.07 one way

$86.13 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $46.92 $93.85
premium $4.78 $50.62 $101.24
diesel $5.64 $59.78 $119.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.7 0 $28.26 $12.92
Efficient EV 67.3 0 $23.55 $10.76
EV Truck/SUV 107.6 1 $37.67 $17.22

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast data refreshed 45 minutes from now

Origin

Homeland Park, SC

Night in Homeland Park on Sunday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Myrtle Beach, SC

Night in Myrtle Beach on Sunday

Local time

10:14 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

21 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

4h 41m 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 Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 269.1 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Murray Avenue, West Shockley Ferry Road, East River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.6 miles from Homeland Park, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.07 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 41m 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 Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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