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Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Belvedere, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

211.4 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m

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

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Myrtle Beach, SC

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Downtown Belvedere, SC, SC

Belvedere, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Belvedere, SC covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 136.2 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.7 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 211.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 211.4 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 136.2 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 136.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 key points

These 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

5
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

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 6th Avenue North

Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Alder Street

At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street

Navigation decision point

8
208.1 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

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 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 136.2 mi 2h 31m
Church Street 31.2 mi 39m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
US 501 10.5 mi 16m
SC 576 3.2 mi 3m
Edgefield Road 2.6 mi 4m
West Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Highway 501 East 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 136.2 mi, about 2h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

136 mi · 2 hr 31 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward US 25, SC 121: Edgefield, North Augusta Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto US 25; SC 121

2.6 mi · 4 min · Edgefield Road
20

Turn left onto Carmel Street

117 ft · 7 sec · Carmel Street
21

Turn right

78 ft · 10 sec
22

Turn left

37 ft · 2 sec
23

Arrive at 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 105.7 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.2 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 47 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.7 miles or 2h 17m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere, 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 211.4 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 136.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.7 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 17m into the drive

Downtown Sumter, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sumter, SC

106 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

Marion, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camden, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.7 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before J Strom Thurmond Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.2 miles.

Arriving in Belvedere, SC

The final approach into Belvedere, 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 Belvedere, SC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 138.5
Caution: Burn Ban in Effect 4/17
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.06 one way

$66.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $36.15 $72.29
premium $4.70 $39.13 $78.25
diesel $5.61 $46.67 $93.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.4 0 $22.20 $10.15
Efficient EV 52.9 0 $18.50 $8.46
EV Truck/SUV 84.6 1 $29.60 $13.53

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Myrtle Beach, SC

Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday

Local time

6:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Belvedere, SC

Morning in Belvedere on Saturday

Local time

6:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°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

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

4h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Belvedere, SC covers 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m 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 105.7 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 $33.06 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 17m drive. You will face about 12 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 Belvedere, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Congaree National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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