Myrtle Beach, SC to Oak Grove, SC is 159.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m via I 95 and I 26, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within South Carolina, making it a convenient option for those traveling within the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a relatively quick transit time. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without extensive detours.
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
79.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
38.1 mi
40m
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi
43m
I 26
24.9 mi
26m
Highway 378
22.9 mi
32m
Five Chop Road
14.3 mi
17m
US 501
10.5 mi
16m
Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Highway 501 East
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 38.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Oak Grove, 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
38 mi·40 min·I 95
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward US 301: Orangeburg
19
Keep slight right at fork
325 ft·8 sec
20
Merge onto US 15; US 301
14 mi·17 min·Five Chop Road
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
22
Merge onto I 26
25 mi·26 min·I 26
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward US 21
24
Turn right onto US 21
0.8 mi·1 min·US 21
25
Turn slight right onto Stabler Hill Road
97 ft·4 sec·Stabler Hill Road
26
Arrive at destination
Stabler Hill Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 19m duration, this is comfortably a one-day trip from Myrtle Beach to Oak Grove. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected traffic, especially if you encounter congestion around Myrtle Beach. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a location that best suits your needs for a break or fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before entering longer stretches on I 95, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The $25 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting your expenses for this particular drive.
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 79.6 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 35 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oak Grove, 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 159.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 38.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.6 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|6th Avenue North
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.91 one way
$49.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$27.24
$54.48
premium
$4.70
$29.48
$58.97
diesel
$5.61
$35.17
$70.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.8
0
$16.73
$7.65
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.94
$6.37
EV Truck/SUV
63.7
0
$22.30
$10.20
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning
in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oak Grove, SC
Morning
in Oak Grove on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Lake City, SC
80 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
31 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 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 153.8
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 95 and I 26. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 38.1 miles on I 95, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the journey involves higher speeds and more direct travel, you'll also navigate segments on East Myrtle Beach Highway. This mix suggests a drive that transitions from potentially busier local approaches to more open interstate cruising. Overall, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Myrtle Beach Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 159.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 159.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
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 Oak Grove, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Oak Grove, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
