Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
163.2 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
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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Burton, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 $25.52 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
81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 163.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 Burton, SC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Burton, 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 |
| US 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | 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 Burton, SC.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
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10 sec
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the route
2
Turn left
161 ft
·
14 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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North Kings Highway
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft
·
22 sec
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6th Avenue North
5
Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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6th Avenue North
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
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Alder Street
7
Turn left
1.9 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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US 17 South: Georgetown
9
Merge slight left onto Highway 17
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 17
10
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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US Highway 17 Bypass South
11
Continue on Highway 17
11 mi
·
12 min
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Highway 17
12
Continue on Ocean Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
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Ocean Highway
13
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
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L. H. Siau Bridge
14
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Church Street
15
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
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North Fraser Street
16
Continue on North Highway 17
4.2 mi
·
6 min
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North Highway 17
17
Continue on Septima P. Clark Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Septima P. Clark Parkway
18
Continue on Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Spring Street
19
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Spring Street
20
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Savannah Highway
30 mi
·
43 min
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Savannah Highway
22
Continue on Ace Basin Parkway
17 mi
·
22 min
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Ace Basin Parkway
23
Continue on Charleston Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
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Charleston Highway
24
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trask Parkway
207 ft
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3 sec
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Trask Parkway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Trask Parkway
12 mi
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14 min
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Trask Parkway
27
Turn right onto Parris Island Gateway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
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Parris Island Gateway
28
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 81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 51m 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, 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 163.2 miles and 3h 43m.
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 81.6 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burton, SC
The final approach into Burton, 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 Burton, 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
$25.52 one way
$51.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Burton, SC
Late night in Burton on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
21 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 43m 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 Burton, SC covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 81.6 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 $25.52 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 Burton, SC is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Burton, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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