Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
163.2 mi
263 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Burton, SC
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Trip Overview
Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC is 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Savannah Highway and Ocean Highway, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variety on the road. With a drive time under four hours, this route is quite manageable for a single day. The estimated fuel cost makes it an economical option for your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Fraser Street | 56 mi | 1h 14m |
| Savannah Highway | 29.7 mi | 43m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Ace Basin Parkway | 17.1 mi | 22m |
| Highway 17 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Trask Parkway | 12 mi | 14m |
| Charleston Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| North Highway 17 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 56 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Burton, SC.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
159 ft
·
13 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
6th Avenue North
5
Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
6th Avenue North
6
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Alder Street
7
Turn left onto US 501
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 17 South: Georgetown
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 17
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
11
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
13
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
14
Continue on US 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
15
Turn left onto US 17
56 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 17
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 17
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Septima P. Clark Parkway
18
Continue on US 17
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street
20
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
21
Merge onto US 17
30 mi
·
43 min
·
Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
23
Continue on US 17
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Charleston Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
25
Enter roundabout onto Trask Parkway
207 ft
·
2 sec
·
Trask Parkway
26
Continue on Trask Parkway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Trask Parkway
27
Turn right onto US 21
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Parris Island Gateway
28
Arrive at destination
US 21
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to take full advantage of daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 56-mile stretch on North Fraser Street, as services might be less frequent there. This route is well-suited for a spontaneous start, but checking local traffic conditions before you leave is always a good idea.
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 81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 miles.
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 36 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 51m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burton, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Myrtle Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Fraser Street for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 17 South: Georgetown
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 17 / Highway 17
Merge onto US 17 / Highway 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.52 one way
$51.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Burton, SC
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
25 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
3h 43m 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 features a 31% highway share, meaning you'll transition between faster-paced sections and more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 56 miles on North Fraser Street. As you progress, the route offers a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for changes in speed and scenery. This isn't a pure interstate cruise; expect to navigate through different types of roadways as you make your way toward Burton.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56 mi on North Fraser Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 163.2 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56 miles on North Fraser Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Burton, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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