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Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Rock Hill, SC

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

176.3 mi

284 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 31m ★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m

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

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Downtown North Myrtle Beach, SC, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Dominik Gryzbon

Downtown Rock Hill, SC, SC

Rock Hill, SC

Trajita Daimari

Trip Overview

The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 176.3 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Veterans Highway, US 501 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.4 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.21 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

88.1 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 176.3 miles, with most of the trip on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Veterans Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.4 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 73.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Veterans Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 176.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
5
7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway
5
8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SC 22 West: Conway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SC 22 West: Conway
6
34.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 501 North: Aynor, Marion

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
8
157 mi into trip | ~3h 9m in

Take the exit toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville

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 68 Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville

Towns Along This Route

Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Rock Hill, SC, road signs point toward Marion and Jenkinsville.

Marion

34.7 mi in | ~44m

Jenkinsville

157 mi in | ~3h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
J Strom Thurmond Freeway 73.4 mi 1h 21m
Veterans Highway 25.9 mi 30m
US 501 21 mi 24m
US 76 18.8 mi 24m
Monticello Road 12.6 mi 22m
State Highway 215S 6.4 mi 11m
Carolina Bays Parkway 4.4 mi 5m
SC 576 3.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: J Strom Thurmond Freeway — 73.4 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Rock Hill, SC.

1

Start on S-26-358

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue South
2

Turn right onto US 17

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US Highway 17 South
3

Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
5

Merge onto SC 31

4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward SC 22 West: Conway
8

Merge onto SC 22

26 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
10

Merge onto US 501

21 mi · 24 min · US 501
11

Turn straight onto SC 576

3.2 mi · 3 min · SC 576
12

Continue on US 76

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 76
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on US 76; US 301

12 mi · 16 min · US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Cheves Street
15

Turn right onto Warley Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Warley Street
16

Turn left onto S-21-31

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Evans Street
17

Turn right onto I 20 Bus

1.5 mi · 2 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
18

Continue on I 20 Bus

73 mi · 1 hr 21 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 68 Toward SC 215: Monticello Road, Jenkinsville Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right onto SC 215

10 mi · 18 min · Monticello Road
21

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 215

2.1 mi · 3 min · Monticello Road
22

Continue on SC 215

6.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 215S
23

Arrive at destination

SC 215

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 88.1 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.4 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.1 miles or 1h 52m 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC

This is one driving day of about 176.3 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North 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 73.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.1 mi from North Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Fayetteville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

88 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

Fayetteville, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Fayetteville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from North 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 73.4 miles.

Arriving in Rock Hill, SC

The final approach into Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill, SC.

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 145.9
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.21 one way

$56.43 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $30.74 $61.48
premium $4.78 $33.16 $66.33
diesel $5.64 $39.17 $78.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Magnolia Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Florence, SC

Tesla

18 DCFC

Refuel Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bishopville, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Village at Sandhill - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Lowes Foods of Forest Acres - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

11 DCFC

Barefoot Landing - Tesla Supercharger

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Florence, SC Rechargery Relay - David H McLeod Blvd

Florence, SC

IONNA

8 DCFC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Northeast - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 5 Non-Networked: 4 EV Connect: 3 CIRCLE_K: 2 Electrify America: 2 IONNA: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.51 $8.46
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.05
EV Truck/SUV 70.5 0 $24.68 $11.28

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 14 hours ago

Origin

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Afternoon in North Myrtle Beach on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Hill, SC

Afternoon in Rock Hill on Monday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

12 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

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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Rock Hill, SC covers 176.3 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway, Veterans Highway, US 501. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.1 miles from North 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 $28.21 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 176.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Rock Hill, SC, road signs point toward Marion and Jenkinsville.

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