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Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bishopville, SC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

97 mi

156 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

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

coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Myrtle Beach, SC

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town in Lee County, South Carolina, United States

Bishopville, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bishopville, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Street, J Strom Thurmond Freeway, US 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on Church Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 97 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bishopville, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 2h 9m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Avenue North

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

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

8
93.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 120 Toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Street 31.2 mi 39m
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 21.7 mi 23m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
US 501 10.5 mi 16m
SC 576 3.2 mi 3m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Wisacky Highway 2.2 mi 3m
Highway 501 East 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Church Street — 31.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

22 mi · 23 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 120 Toward SC 341: Bishopville, Elliott Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto SC 341

2.2 mi · 3 min · Wisacky Highway
20

Continue on SC 341

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
21

Turn right onto US 15; SC 34; SC 341

47 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 15; SC 34; SC 341

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 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 21 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bishopville, 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 97 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Church Street for about 31.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.5 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 5m into the drive

city in South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marion, SC

49 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

Conway, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bishopville, SC

The final approach into Bishopville, 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 Bishopville, 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

$15.17 one way

$30.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.59 $33.17
premium $4.70 $17.95 $35.91
diesel $5.61 $21.42 $42.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Late night in Myrtle Beach on Friday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bishopville, SC

Late night in Bishopville on Friday

Local time

12:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Marion, SC

49 mi in

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

9 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

2h 9m 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 Myrtle Beach, SC to Bishopville, SC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, J Strom Thurmond Freeway, US 76. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 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 $15.17 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 2h 9m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bishopville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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