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Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

214.7 mi

345 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 29m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m

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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Downtown East Gaffney, SC, SC

East Gaffney, SC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Church Street, US 601, 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 $33.57 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

107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m, 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 48 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. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.7 miles you will encounter 20 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: 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 20 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

5
127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | US 601; SC 9

At end of road, turn left onto US 601; SC 9

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Church Street 31.2 mi 39m
US 601 19.3 mi 21m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
Pine Avenue 18.2 mi 20m
East Bobo Newsome Highway 15.4 mi 21m
US 501 10.5 mi 16m
State Highway 151 9.7 mi 11m
Black Highway 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: Church Street — 31.2 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street
14

Turn right onto South Church Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Church Street
15

Continue on East Lucas Street

4.6 mi · 7 min · East Lucas Street
16

Continue on US 52

3.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
17

Continue on US 52

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
19

Turn left onto SC 34; SC 151

4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
20

Continue on SC 34; SC 151

15 mi · 21 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
21

Continue on SC 151

4.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
22

Continue on SC 151

18 mi · 20 min · Pine Avenue
23

Continue on SC 151

4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
24

Turn left onto SC 151 Business

451 ft · 14 sec · Pearl Street
25

Turn left onto Tory Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Tory Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 601; SC 9

19 mi · 21 min · US 601; SC 9
27

Take the exit onto SC 9

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SC 9
28

Merge onto US 521; SC 9

1.5 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Bypass
29

Take the exit onto US 521

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 521
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
31

Continue on SC 5

7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway
32

Take the ramp onto SC 5

0.2 mi · 33 sec · SC 5
33

Merge onto US 21; SC 5

4.8 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South
34

Continue on this road

473 ft · 6 sec · this road
35

Continue on US 21; SC 5

0.8 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street
36

Merge onto US 21 Business; SC 5; SC 121

1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
37

Turn right onto SC 5

3.4 mi · 5 min · South Heckle Boulevard
38

Turn left onto SC 5

2.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
39

Continue on SC 5

6.5 mi · 7 min · York Highway
40

Continue on SC 5

5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
41

Turn right onto SC 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
42

Continue on SC 5

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive
43

Continue on SC 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road
44

Continue on SC 5

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway
45

Continue on SC 5

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road
46

Turn left onto US 29

4.7 mi · 7 min · East Cherokee Street
47

Continue on US 29

3.7 mi · 5 min · Cherokee Avenue
48

Arrive at destination

US 29

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 107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 24m 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 47 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.3 miles or 2h 24m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Gaffney, 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 214.7 miles and 4h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Church Street for about 31.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.3 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 24m into the drive

city in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, NC

107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Gaffney, SC

The final approach into East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, 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.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 214.7
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.57 one way

$67.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $36.71 $73.42
premium $4.70 $39.74 $79.47
diesel $5.61 $47.40 $94.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.31
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59
EV Truck/SUV 85.9 1 $30.06 $13.74

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Gaffney, SC

Morning in East Gaffney on Saturday

Local time

8:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Monroe, NC

107 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

4h 42m 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 East Gaffney, SC covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Church Street, US 601, US 76. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.3 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 $33.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 East Gaffney, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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