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5h 7m
Distance
250.2 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Belton, SC
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The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Belton, SC covers 250.2 miles and takes about 5h 7m 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 $40.04 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
125.1 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 250.2 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
944 ft
Total Descent
87 ft
Highest Point
883 ft
~250.2 mi in
Elevation Range
858 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and I 26. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 250.2 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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 I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Myrtle Beach, SC and Belton, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
Pelzer
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 76.4 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 26 | 54.8 mi | 1h |
| Church Street | 31.2 mi | 39m |
| I 385 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| US 76 | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| US 501 | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Belton, 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
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
Take the exit
Turn left onto SC 418
Continue on SC 418
Continue on SC 418
Turn left onto US 25
Turn right onto SC 247
Continue on SC 247
Continue on SC 247
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 125.1 miles or 2h 39m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belton, 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 250.2 miles and 5h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.1 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 125.1 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 76.4 miles.
The final approach into Belton, 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 Belton, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$40.04 one way
$80.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.63 | $87.25 |
| premium | $4.78 | $47.07 | $94.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.27 | $12.01 |
| Efficient EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.89 | $10.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.1 | 1 | $35.03 | $16.01 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Belton on Sunday
Local time
3:05 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
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.
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