Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

103.7 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

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Myrtle Beach, SC

Junior Bastos

Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378, Myrtle Beach Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on East Myrtle Beach Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.60 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Myrtle Beach Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

217 ft 24 ft

Total Climb

223 ft

Total Descent

30 ft

Highest Point

217 ft

~103.7 mi in

Elevation Range

194 ft

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.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 19m 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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

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

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

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

At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street

Navigation decision point

103.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | Camden Highway

At end of road, turn right onto Camden Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Myrtle Beach Highway	36.1 mi	43m
Highway 378	22.9 mi	32m
Myrtle Beach Highway	13 mi	16m
US 501	10.5 mi	16m
Robert E Graham Freeway	5.9 mi	6m
Clarence Coker Highway	3.5 mi	4m
Thomas Sumter Highway	3.4 mi	3m
Camden Highway	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: East Myrtle Beach Highway — 36.1 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

69 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn left

159 ft · 13 sec

At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

489 ft · 21 sec · 6th Avenue North

Continue on 6th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street

154 ft · 6 sec · Alder Street

Turn left onto US 501

11 mi · 16 min · US 501

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 501

2.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

Continue on US 501

1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

Turn left onto US 378

1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

Continue on US 378

23 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

Continue on US 378

36 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue on US 301; US 378

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Clarence Coker Highway

Continue on US 378

13 mi · 16 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 378

5.9 mi · 6 min · Robert E Graham Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Turn slight right

117 ft · 3 sec

Merge onto US 521

1.7 mi · 2 min · Camden Highway

Continue on US 521

3.4 mi · 3 min · Thomas Sumter Highway

Turn right onto Frierson Road

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Frierson Road

At end of road, turn right onto Camden Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Camden Highway

Arrive at destination

Camden Highway

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 51.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 56m

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

Before You Leave

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 103.7 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on East Myrtle Beach Highway for about 36.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.8 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

52 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dalzell, SC

The final approach into Dalzell, 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 Dalzell, SC.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 100.1

Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions

Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.60 one way

$33.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$18.08	$36.16
premium	$4.78	$19.51	$39.01
diesel	$5.64	$23.04	$46.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.1	$10.89	$4.98
Efficient EV	25.9	$9.07	$4.15
EV Truck/SUV	41.5	$14.52	$6.64

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 58 minutes ago

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Sunny

SE 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Dalzell, SC

Afternoon in Dalzell on Sunday

Local time

4:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

S 7 mph 0% chance 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

15 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

2h 19m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Myrtle Beach Highway, Highway 378, Myrtle Beach Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.8 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 $16.60 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 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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