Origin
Little River, SC
Morning in Little River on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little River, 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
38m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little River, SC
Tom Fisk
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
Little River, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is 24.3 miles and takes about 38m via Carolina Bays Parkway and Robert M. Grissom Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or an easy transfer between nearby points. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Robert M. Grissom Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Highway 90 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 17 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mr. Joe White Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ellis Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carolina Bays Parkway
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Ellis Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Ellis Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 17
3
Take the exit
469 ft
·
17 sec
4
Turn left onto SC 90
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
SC 90
5
Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 90
6
Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Robert Edge Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
8
Merge onto SC 31
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto S-26-1315
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto S-26-215
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mr. Joe White Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Kings Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
14
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
15
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SC 90
Turn left onto SC 90
Navigation decision point
4
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Merge onto S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
8:42 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
4 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
38m 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 route is predominantly a highway drive, with 90% of the journey on high-speed roads like the Carolina Bays Parkway and Robert M. Grissom Parkway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 11.3 miles on the Carolina Bays Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates some local roads like Highway 90, which might introduce brief changes in speed and environment. Overall, expect a smooth, efficient drive with minimal interruptions.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Carolina Bays Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carolina Bays Parkway and Robert M. Grissom Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near SC 90.
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 24.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.1 miles (SC 90): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Little River, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach along the way.
Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
17.8 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting in Little River, SC
Full guide →Little River is a city in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina. It has about 12,000 residents.
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 38m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway. 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 2.1 miles (SC 90): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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