Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
214.7 mi
345 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m
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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East Gaffney, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m 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 $33.57 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
107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 214.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kings Highway | — | — |
| 6th Avenue North | — | — |
| Alder Street | — | — |
| Highway 501 East | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| East Cheves Street | — | — |
| South Church Street | — | — |
| East Lucas Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 East Gaffney, SC.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
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
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft
·
22 sec
·
6th Avenue North
5
Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
6th Avenue North
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Alder Street
7
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
8
Continue on Highway 501 East
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 501 East
9
Continue on Church Street
31 mi
·
39 min
·
Church Street
10
Turn straight
3.2 mi
·
3 min
11
Continue straight
6.7 mi
·
7 min
12
Continue straight
12 mi
·
16 min
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
·
14 sec
·
South Church Street
15
Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East Lucas Street
16
Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Governor Williams Highway
18
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
19
Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Harry Byrd Highway
20
Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15 mi
·
21 min
·
East Bobo Newsome Highway
21
Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
22
Continue on Pine Avenue
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Pine Avenue
23
Continue on State Highway 151
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 151
24
Turn left onto Pearl Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pearl Street
25
Turn left onto Tory Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tory Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left
19 mi
·
21 min
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
29
Take the exit slight right
7.3 mi
·
10 min
30
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
31
Continue on Rock Hill Highway
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Rock Hill Highway
32
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
33
Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Anderson Road South
34
Continue straight
472 ft
·
6 sec
35
Continue on East Main Street
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Main Street
36
Merge slight left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Albright Road
37
Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Heckle Boulevard
38
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
39
Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
York Highway
40
Continue on Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexander Love Highway
41
Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Highway
42
Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Creek Drive
43
Continue on York Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
York Road
44
Continue on York Highway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
York Highway
45
Continue on York Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
46
Turn left onto East Cherokee Street
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East Cherokee Street
47
Continue on Cherokee Avenue
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Cherokee Avenue
48
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 107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 21m 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 21m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Gaffney, 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 214.7 miles and 4h 42m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.3 mi from Myrtle Beach, SC · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Gaffney, SC
The final approach into East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney, 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
$33.57 one way
$67.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $36.71 | $73.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $39.74 | $79.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.40 | $94.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.31 |
| Efficient EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
East Gaffney, SC
Morning in East Gaffney on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Monroe, NC
107 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 42m 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 East Gaffney, SC covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 42m 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 107.3 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 $33.57 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 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to East Gaffney, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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