Myrtle Beach, SC to Seven Oaks, SC is 152.6 miles and takes about 3h 13m via J Strom Thurmond Freeway and US 76, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. With over 70% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively straightforward transit. This is a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
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
76.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Seven Oaks, SC.
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Start on this road
69 ft·9 sec·this road
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Turn left
159 ft·13 sec
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At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft·21 sec·6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi·46 sec·6th Avenue North
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At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft·6 sec·Alder Street
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Turn left onto US 501
11 mi·16 min·US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 501
2.0 mi·3 min·Highway 501 East
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Continue on US 501
31 mi·39 min·Church Street
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Turn straight onto SC 576
3.2 mi·3 min·SC 576
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Continue on US 76
6.7 mi·7 min·US 76
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 76; US 301
12 mi·16 min·US 76; US 301
Use the straight lane.
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi·3 min·East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Warley Street
15
Turn left onto S-21-31
2.4 mi·4 min·West Evans Street
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Turn right onto I 20 Bus
1.5 mi·2 min·West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on I 20 Bus
78 mi·1 hr 27 min·J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 63Toward Bush River RoadUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto Bush River Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Bush River Road
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Continue on Tram Road
0.3 mi·54 sec·Tram Road
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Turn left onto Brookshire Drive
189 ft·14 sec·Brookshire Drive
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Turn left onto Banbury Road
0.1 mi·30 sec·Banbury Road
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Arrive at destination
Banbury Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 13m duration, leaving Myrtle Beach in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Seven Oaks with plenty of time. You'll only need one stop along the way, so plan it strategically for a break or to refuel. The estimated fuel cost is $24, which is quite reasonable. Keep an eye out for the transition from the J Strom Thurmond Freeway to US 76, as this marks a significant change in the driving environment and requires more attention to navigation.
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 76.3 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.3 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seven Oaks, 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 152.6 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 J Strom Thurmond Freeway for about 78.3 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 152.5 — 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
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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
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
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150.2 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward Bush River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 63
Toward Bush River Road
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152.5 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|Banbury Road
Turn left onto Banbury Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.86 one way
$47.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$26.09
$52.18
premium
$4.70
$28.24
$56.49
diesel
$5.61
$33.69
$67.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.35
$6.10
EV Truck/SUV
61
0
$21.36
$9.77
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Late night
in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Seven Oaks, SC
Late night
in Seven Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Florence, SC
76 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
26 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 13m 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...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 136.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 74% of the 152.6 miles on faster roads like the J Strom Thurmond Freeway. You'll encounter the longest stretch on this freeway, covering 78.3 miles. Expect the highway portion to end around mile 113, transitioning to surface roads like Church Street and US 76 for the remainder of the trip. The shift from highway to town roads means you'll notice a change in traffic density and speed limits.
74% 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: 78.3 mi on J Strom Thurmond Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on J Strom Thurmond Freeway and Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 13m 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): 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.
The longest stretch is about 78.3 miles on J Strom Thurmond Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Congaree National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Seven Oaks, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
