Origin
Marion, SC
Morning in Marion on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Highway 501 East, US 501 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.7 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 46.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 501 Business / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 4m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 501 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (US 501): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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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US 501 Business / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 501 Business / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
44.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
US 501
Turn straight onto US 501
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 33.7 mi | 43m |
| Highway 501 East | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| US 501 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Godbold Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 33.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on West Godbold Street
67 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Godbold Street
2
Turn right onto US 501 Business
34 mi
·
43 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 501
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 501 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
6
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
7
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
8
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Marion, SC · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Marion, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Friday
Local time
9:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Conway, SC
23 mi in
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
16 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
1h 4m 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 Marion, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Highway 501 East, US 501. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 miles from Marion, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 1h 4m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 501 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.5 miles (US 501): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marion, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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