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3h 50m
Distance
183.8 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
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Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC covers 183.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m 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, Church Street, US 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.9 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.42 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.9 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 183.8 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.9 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
844 ft
Total Descent
226 ft
Highest Point
643 ft
~183.8 mi in
Elevation Range
641 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 12 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 178: Batesburg-Leesville, Wagener
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 102.9 mi | 1h 56m |
| Church Street | 31.2 mi | 39m |
| US 76 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| US 501 | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Fairview Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| SC 576 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| West Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Highway 501 East | 2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
Start on this road
Turn left
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Continue on 6th Avenue North
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Turn left onto US 501
Continue on US 501
Continue on US 501
Turn straight onto SC 576
Continue on US 76
Continue on US 76; US 301
Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
Turn right onto Warley Street
Turn left onto S-21-31
Turn right onto I 20 Bus
Continue on I 20 Bus
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto US 178
Continue on US 178
Turn right onto US 1
Turn left onto North Carolina Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 2h 2m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesburg-Leesville, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Myrtle Beach, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 183.8 miles and 3h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.9 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.9 miles.
The final approach into Batesburg-Leesville, 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 Batesburg-Leesville, SC.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$29.42 one way
$58.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.05 | $64.10 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.57 | $69.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.83 | $81.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.30 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.08 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.73 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Batesburg-Leesville on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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