Origin
Dillon, SC
Morning in Dillon on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dillon, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
67.3 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dillon, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Dillon to the coast, this 67.3-mile trip is a straightforward and efficient journey across South Carolina. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient for a quick getaway. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region, moving from the inland landscape toward the popular Myrtle Beach shoreline. Because the route is short and focused, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to hit the road whenever it best suits your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 501 Business | 41.6 mi | 55m |
| US 501 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| US 301 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 501 Business
— 41.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on US 301; US 501
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US 301; US 501
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 501
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 501
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
129 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn left onto US 501 Business
42 mi
·
55 min
·
US 501 Business
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
8
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
9
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
10
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.6 miles from Dillon, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 67.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 501
Keep slight left at fork onto US 501
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.52 one way
$21.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 99% of your time spent on major thoroughfares like US 501 and US 301. The experience is defined by a consistent pace, allowing you to cover the distance without the frustration of constant stop-and-go traffic on local side streets. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along US 501 Business, which spans 41.6 miles of the journey. While you should expect a fairly uniform driving experience throughout the hour-and-a-half trip, the transition from inland South Carolina toward the coast is steady and predictable. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination as efficiently as possible.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.6 mi on US 501 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 501 Business and US 501. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near US 501.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (US 501): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.9 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
Full guide →Myrtle Beach is a major tourist destination and the central focus of the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina. It is widely known for its wide beaches, numerous golf courses, seafood restaurants, and outlet-style shopping, as well as one of the highest concentrations of miniature golf courses you'll find anywhere. A popular spring break destination, Myrtle Beach is heavily developed and crowded, in contrast to other Southern beaches, such as the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and attracts a lot of tourists from other Southern states or "Snowbirds" from the North, who may own a condominium or timeshare along the coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 67.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.6 miles on US 501 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Myrtle Beach, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (US 501): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.9 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Myrtle Beach, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
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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