Myrtle Beach, SC to Hardeeville, SC is 208.9 miles and takes about 4h 10m via I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a mostly highway drive, so expect straightforward travel for most of the way. Given the relatively short duration and highway profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip if you're looking to get to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
126.5 mi
2h 15m
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi
43m
Highway 378
22.9 mi
32m
US 501
10.5 mi
16m
Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Highway 501 East
2 mi
3m
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Church Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 126.5 mi, about 2h 15m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,558 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,252
Quietest
2 AM
~228 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Hardeeville, SC.
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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
11 mi·16 min·US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 501
2.0 mi·3 min·Highway 501 East
9
Continue on US 501
1.5 mi·2 min·Church Street
10
Turn left onto US 378
1.1 mi·2 min·Wright Boulevard
11
Continue on US 378
23 mi·32 min·Highway 378
12
Continue on US 378
36 mi·43 min·East Myrtle Beach Highway
13
Continue on US 301; US 378
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi·4 min·Clarence Coker Highway
15
Continue on US 378
1.1 mi·1 min·Myrtle Beach Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
17
Merge onto I 95
127 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 278: Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island
19
Keep slight right at fork
374 ft·10 sec
Toward Hardeeville
20
Turn slight right onto US 278
0.1 mi·20 sec·Independence Boulevard
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
2.0 mi·3 min·Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto SC 46
122 ft·2 sec·Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
SC 46
Trip Plan
For this 4h 10m drive, leaving in the morning from Myrtle Beach is a good plan to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point. The longest stretch is over 126 miles on I 95, so keep an eye on your fuel level before entering that segment. The estimated fuel cost is $32, which is a reasonable budget for this distance. Pay attention as you transition from I 95 to surface roads as exit density can increase.
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 104.5 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.5 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 46 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hardeeville, 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 208.9 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 95 for about 126.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 206.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|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
79.6 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
6
206.7 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hardeeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Hardeeville
7
206.9 mi into trip|~4h 7m in|US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 / Whyte Hardee Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.84 one way
$61.68 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$33.89
$67.79
premium
$4.49
$36.94
$73.89
diesel
$4.80
$39.44
$78.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.7
0
$21.93
$10.03
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.28
$8.36
EV Truck/SUV
83.6
1
$29.25
$13.37
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night
in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Clear
SW 7 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:19AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Hardeeville, SC
Late night
in Hardeeville on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 2:41AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:19AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
88°F
Lake City, SC
104 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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 194.5
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 108.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway, with 78% of it spent on major roads like I 95. You'll experience a long stretch of 126.5 miles on I 95, which means consistent cruising without many interruptions. After the highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads like East Myrtle Beach Highway and Highway 378, which will likely have more frequent exits and a different pace of driving.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
140 ft20 ft
Total Climb
156 ft
Total Descent
161 ft
Highest Point
140 ft
~104.5 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Top landmarks
•Waikiki Village Motel — Historic motel in South Carolina
•Chesterfield Inn — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP, now demolished
•Myrtle Beach Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Station — historic train station located at Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina
The longest stretch is about 126.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hardeeville, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
