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Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Abbeville, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

246.4 mi

397 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m

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

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coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Myrtle Beach, SC

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town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Abbeville, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 246.4 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.53 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

123.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 246.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 10m highway drive covering 246.4 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 10m drive. You will face about 19 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 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 17 Business / North Kings Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Alder Street

At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street

Navigation decision point

5
148.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 26 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 64B Toward I 26 West
7
202.9 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward SC 72: Clinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 54 Toward SC 72: Clinton
6
246.4 mi into trip | ~5h 10m in | SC 203 / Washington Street

Turn sharp right onto SC 203 / Washington Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 76.4 mi 1h 25m
I 26 52.9 mi 58m
Church Street 31.2 mi 39m
Highway 72 West 23.8 mi 31m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
SC 72 11 mi 16m
US 501 10.5 mi 16m
Springdale Drive 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 76.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

69 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left

159 ft · 13 sec
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Kings Highway
4

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

489 ft · 21 sec · 6th Avenue North
5

Continue on 6th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North
6

At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street

154 ft · 6 sec · Alder Street
7

Turn left onto US 501

11 mi · 16 min · US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 501

2.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
9

Continue on US 501

31 mi · 39 min · Church Street
10

Turn straight onto SC 576

3.2 mi · 3 min · SC 576
11

Continue on US 76

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 76
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 76; US 301

12 mi · 16 min · US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Cheves Street
14

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street
15

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
16

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
17

Continue on I 20 Bus

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

1.7 mi · 3 min
Exit 64B Toward I 26 West
19

Merge onto I 26; US 76

53 mi · 58 min · I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 54 Toward SC 72: Clinton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto SC 72

1.2 mi · 1 min · SC 72
22

Turn left onto Springdale Drive

3.4 mi · 4 min · Springdale Drive
23

Turn left onto SC 72

0.4 mi · 53 sec · South Broad Street
24

Continue on SC 72

24 mi · 31 min · Highway 72 West
25

Continue on SC 72 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Avenue
26

Turn left onto SC 72 Business

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Grace Street
27

At end of road, turn right onto SC 72 Business

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Cambridge Avenue
28

Continue on SC 72 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 72
29

At end of road, turn left onto SC 72

9.8 mi · 14 min · SC 72
30

Turn right onto SC 20; SC 203 Truck

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Main Street
31

Continue on SC 20

463 ft · 15 sec · Court Square
32

Turn sharp right onto SC 203

102 ft · 2 sec · Washington Street
33

Arrive at destination

SC 203

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 123.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 54 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.2 miles or 2h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbeville, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC

This is one driving day of about 246.4 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Myrtle Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.2 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 37m into the drive

Downtown Lugoff, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lugoff, SC

123 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

Marion, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lugoff, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 miles.

Arriving in Abbeville, SC

The final approach into Abbeville, 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 Abbeville, SC.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Market Common - Myrtle Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18438393500

Visit website

Frankie's of Columbia

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 158.4

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 12–10 pm

+18037812342

Visit website

Dutch Bros Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140.8

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18778992767

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.6

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+4722962400

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18432423264

Visit website

Cancun Lagoon Adventure Golf

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18434441098

Visit website

L W Paul Living History Farm

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 17.6

Conway, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+18439155321

Visit website

Mays Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 140.8

Columbia, South Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18037338596

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.53 one way

$77.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $42.13 $84.26
premium $4.70 $45.60 $91.21
diesel $5.61 $54.40 $108.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.9 0 $25.87 $11.83
Efficient EV 61.6 0 $21.56 $9.86
EV Truck/SUV 98.6 1 $34.50 $15.77

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Friday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbeville, SC

Afternoon in Abbeville on Friday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

16 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

5h 10m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Abbeville, SC covers 246.4 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, I 26, Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.53 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 5h 10m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 148.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Abbeville, 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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