Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lugoff, SC
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
125.7 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
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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Lugoff, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lugoff, SC covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m 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, Church Street, US 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.12 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 125.7 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
343 ft
25 ft
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
205 ft
Highest Point
343 ft
~107.7 mi in
Elevation Range
318 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (Alder Street): 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
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
8
122.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward US 601: Lugoff, Saint Matthews
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 92
Toward US 601: Lugoff, Saint Matthews
5
122.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| J Strom Thurmond Freeway | 50.3 mi | 54m |
| Church Street | 31.2 mi | 39m |
| 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 |
| Highway 601 South | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Highway 501 East | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
— 50.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Lugoff, 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
50 mi
·
54 min
·
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 92
Toward US 601: Lugoff, Saint Matthews
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
479 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn left onto US 601
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 601 South
21
Turn straight onto US 1; US 601
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto SC 34
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgeway Road
23
Arrive at destination
SC 34
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lugoff, 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 125.7 miles and 2h 40m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 50.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lugoff, SC
The final approach into Lugoff, 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 Lugoff, 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
$20.12 one way
$40.23 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.20 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Lugoff, SC
Afternoon in Lugoff on Tuesday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
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
25 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 40m 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 Lugoff, SC covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Church Street, US 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.8 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 $20.12 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lugoff, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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