Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Bayboro, SC
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North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC is 31.6 miles and takes about 42m via Veterans Highway, Carolina Bays Parkway, and Green Sea Road South, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within South Carolina. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making for a straightforward drive. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger itinerary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 18.1 mi | 20m |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Green Sea Road South | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 701 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 17 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Joyner Swamp Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Bayboro, SC.
Start on S-26-358
Turn right onto US 17
Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
Turn left
Merge onto SC 31
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SC 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 701
Turn left onto SC 410
Turn left onto Joyner Swamp Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SC 22 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward US 701: Loris, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.03 one way
$10.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| premium | $4.78 | $5.95 | $11.89 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Bayboro on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll spend about 27% of this drive on highways, with the remaining 73% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.1 miles on Veterans Highway. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and local traffic as you transition from highway segments to surface roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Robert Edge Parkway.
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 31.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (Robert Edge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
104 ft
~31.6 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Bayboro, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Conway.
Myrtle Beach
Conway
North Myrtle Beach is a small town in South Carolina with approximately 15,000 residents. North Myrtle Beach proudly has two claims to fame. It is the birthplace of South Carolina's state dance, the shag. It is also the hometown of Vanna White of "Wheel of Fortune" fame.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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