Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC

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Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

159 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 12m ★

6 AM

3h 24m

8 AM

3h 48m

10 AM

3h 32m

12 PM

3h 30m

3 PM

3h 33m

5 PM

3h 47m

8 PM

3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Kings Highway, 6th Avenue North, Alder Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.86 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

79.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 159 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Kings Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Kings Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
6th Avenue North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Alder Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 501 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wright Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 378	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Myrtle Beach Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Kings Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Bamberg, SC.

Start on the route

69 ft · 10 sec · the route

Turn left

161 ft · 14 sec

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

489 ft · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

Continue on 6th Avenue North

0.2 mi · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street

154 ft · 7 sec · Alder Street

Turn left

11 mi · 16 min

Continue on Highway 501 East

2.0 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

Continue on Church Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

Continue on Highway 378

23 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

36 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Clarence Coker Highway

Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 95 South: Savannah

Merge slight left

38 mi · 40 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

0.4 mi · 47 sec · US 301: Orangeburg

Keep slight right

325 ft · 8 sec

Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

21 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road

Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive

2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Calhoun Drive

Continue on Old Edisto Drive

1.7 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

Continue on Bamberg Road

12 mi · 15 min · Bamberg Road

Continue on Main Highway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Main Highway

Turn left onto Heritage Highway

36 ft · 1 sec · Heritage Highway

Arrive at your destination

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 79.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bamberg, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 159 miles and 3h 23m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.5 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 41m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

80 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

Charlotte, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bamberg, SC

The final approach into Bamberg, 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 Bamberg, 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

$24.86 one way

$49.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$27.19	$54.37
premium	$4.70	$29.43	$58.86
diesel	$5.61	$35.11	$70.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.7	$16.69	$7.63
Efficient EV	39.8	$13.91	$6.36
EV Truck/SUV	63.6	$22.26	$10.18

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Late night in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday

Local time

3:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bamberg, SC

Late night in Bamberg on Wednesday

Local time

3:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°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

26 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 23m 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 Bamberg, SC covers 159 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Kings Highway, 6th Avenue North, Alder Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.5 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 $24.86 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.

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Bamberg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.