Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Friday
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1:42 AM
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Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lakewood, SC
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
100.4 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Lakewood, SC
Jacob Evans
Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lakewood, SC covers 100.4 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 $15.70 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
50.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 100.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lakewood, SC covers 100.4 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 26 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.
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 19m drive. You will face about 11 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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6th Avenue North
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
5
92.9 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 76 / Florence Highway
Turn left onto US 76 / Florence 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 |
| Clarence Coker Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Highway 501 East | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Liberty Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South Lafayette Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
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 Lakewood, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
10
Turn left onto US 378
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Wright Boulevard
11
Continue on US 378
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 378
12
Continue on US 378
36 mi
·
43 min
·
East Myrtle Beach Highway
13
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarence Coker Highway
15
Continue on US 378
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Myrtle Beach Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 378
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert E Graham Freeway
17
Take the exit
291 ft
·
7 sec
18
Continue on Nort Pike East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nort Pike East
19
Turn left onto US 76
222 ft
·
3 sec
·
Florence Highway
20
Continue on US 76 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Liberty Street
21
Turn left onto US 15
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lafayette Drive
22
Continue on US 15
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocalla Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 15
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Summerton Highway
24
Turn left onto Old Manning Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Manning Road
25
Turn right onto Spoonville Lane
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spoonville Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Spoonville Lane
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 50.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 12m 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, 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 100.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 50.2 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lakewood, SC
The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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
$15.70 one way
$31.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.17 | $44.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lakewood, SC
Late night in Lakewood on Friday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lake City, SC
50 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
3 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 19m 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 Lakewood, SC covers 100.4 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 50.2 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 $15.70 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 11 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 Lakewood, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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