Origin
Powdersville, SC
Afternoon in Powdersville on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
255.9 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Myrtle Beach, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 255.9 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 153, Southern Connector, I 385 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.95 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
128 miles from Powdersville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 255.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 153 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 15m 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 Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 153 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Connector | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 385 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golden Strip Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Palmetto Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 153
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powdersville, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Highway 153
49 ft
·
10 sec
·
Highway 153
2
Continue on Highway 153
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 153
3
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Southern Connector
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 385 South: Columbia
6
Merge slight right
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
8
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 20 East: Florence
10
Merge slight left
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
11
Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
23 mi
·
32 min
·
West Palmetto Street
12
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue straight
42 mi
·
55 min
14
Turn straight
2.0 mi
·
3 min
15
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
249 ft
·
15 sec
·
8th Avenue North
16
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Kings Highway
17
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
18
Turn right
197 ft
·
14 sec
19
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 128 miles from Powdersville, SC, or about 2h 7m 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Powdersville, 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 Powdersville, SC
This is one driving day of about 255.9 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Powdersville, 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 128 mi from Powdersville, SC · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 128 miles from Powdersville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
The final approach into Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, 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
$40.95 one way
$81.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
| premium | $4.78 | $48.14 | $96.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.85 | $113.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.87 | $12.28 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $10.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.83 | $16.38 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Afternoon in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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 15m 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 Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 255.9 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 153, Southern Connector, I 385 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128 miles from Powdersville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.95 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 15m 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 Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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