Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Colon Freld
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Deerfield Plantation, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is 7.2 miles and takes about 14 minutes via South Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This very short drive stays within the Southeast region, entirely within South Carolina. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than highway cruising. It's a quick trip, perfect for a spontaneous hop or as a final leg to your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Kings Highway | 6 mi | 11m |
| Bay Tree Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Dick Pond Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crooked Pine Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buck Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Plantation, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Start on Buck Drive
Turn right onto Bay Tree Lane
Continue on Bay Tree Lane
Turn left onto Crooked Pine Drive
Turn right onto SC 544
Turn left onto US 17 Business
Turn right
At end of road, turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Bay Tree Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Crooked Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SC 544 / Dick Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 17 Business / South Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Deerfield Plantation on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized by its local, turn-heavy nature, with zero highway miles. You'll navigate primarily on South Kings Highway, Bay Tree Lane, and Dick Pond Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is about 6 miles along South Kings Highway. The road changes frequently as you make your way through local streets, so keep your attention sharp for navigation.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bay Tree Lane.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bay Tree Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Crooked Pine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (SC 544 / Dick Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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