Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in Myrtle Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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White Pond, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC covers 42.3 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carolina Bays Parkway, Highway 9 East, SC 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.2 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 42.3 miles, with most of the trip on Carolina Bays Parkway and Highway 9 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carolina Bays Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carolina Bays Parkway and Highway 9 East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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
6
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
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Turn right onto S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
5
20.3 mi into trip
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~29m in
|
SC 9 / Highway 9 East
Merge onto SC 9 / Highway 9 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Dillon along the way.
Dillon
19.5 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Highway 9 East | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| SC 9 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Robert M. Grissom Parkway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Mr. Joe White Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Audie Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Carolina Bays Parkway
— 13.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and White Pond, 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
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto S-26-215
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mr. Joe White Avenue
5
Turn right onto S-26-1315
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on S-26-1315
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
8
Merge onto SC 31
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
10
Merge onto SC 9
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 9 East
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto SC 9
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 9
12
Turn left onto Audie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Audie Road
13
Arrive at destination
Audie Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in White Pond, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into White Pond, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
White Pond, SC
Evening in White Pond on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
59m 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 White Pond, SC covers 42.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carolina Bays Parkway, Highway 9 East, SC 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 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 $6.61 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Dillon along the way.
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