Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
101.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Summerville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Richardson Avenue, North Main Street, South Live Oak Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Summerville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Richardson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Live Oak Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saints Delight Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highmarket Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Summerville, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Street
Continue on South Live Oak Drive
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Turn left
Turn right onto Saints Delight Road
Continue on Saints Delight Road
Turn right onto Highmarket Street
Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
Continue on Ocean Highway
Continue on Highway 17
Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
Continue on Highway 17
Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
Turn straight
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
Turn right onto North Kings Highway
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 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 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Summerville, 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 Summerville, SC
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Summerville, SC · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Summerville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.80 one way
$31.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.66 | $35.33 |
| premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Summerville on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fayetteville, NC
51 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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