Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Newport, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
178.6 mi
287 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
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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Newport, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Newport, SC covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 $27.93 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
89.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 178.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Newport, SC covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m, 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 44 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 near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.
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 178.6 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 (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.8 miles (US 601; SC 9): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~1m in
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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
6
171.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m in
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US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue
Turn right onto US 21 Business / South Oakland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
178.5 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
|
Adnah Church Road
Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 |
| Rock Hill Highway | 7.6 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 Newport, 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
358 ft
·
6 sec
·
Albright Road
37
Turn right onto US 21 Business
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Black Street
38
Turn right onto US 21 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Oakland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on SC 274
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Oakland Avenue
40
Continue on SC 274
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ebenezer Road
41
Turn left onto SC 161; SC 274
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Celanese Road
42
Continue on SC 161; SC 274
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
43
Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
198 ft
·
4 sec
·
Adnah Church Road
Use the left lane.
44
Arrive at destination
Adnah Church Road
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 89.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 1m 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 39 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 2h 1m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport, 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.
+
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 178.6 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 89.3 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport, SC
The final approach into Newport, 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 Newport, 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
$27.93 one way
$55.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.06 | $66.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Newport, SC
Late night in Newport on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
WSW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
74°F
Darlington, SC
89 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
30 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
3h 58m 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 Newport, SC covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 89.3 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 $27.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178.6 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 (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 127.8 miles (US 601; SC 9): Navigation decision point.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Newport, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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