Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

31.6 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Bayboro, SC

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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

Longest stretch: Veterans Highway — 18.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Bayboro, SC.

Start on S-26-358

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue South

Turn right onto US 17

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US Highway 17 South

Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

Merge onto SC 31

4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward SC 22 West: Conway

Merge onto SC 22

18 mi · 20 min · Veterans Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 701: Loris, Conway

Turn right onto US 701

2.0 mi · 3 min · US 701

Turn left onto SC 410

2.5 mi · 4 min · Green Sea Road South

Turn left onto Joyner Swamp Road

56 ft · 1 sec · Joyner Swamp Road

Arrive at destination

Joyner Swamp Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

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.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Robert Edge Parkway

Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SC 22 West: Conway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward SC 22 West: Conway

26.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 701: Loris, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 701: Loris, Conway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.02 one way

$10.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.47	$10.95
premium	$4.78	$5.95	$11.89
diesel	$6.18	$7.69	$15.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52
Efficient EV	7.9	$2.77	$1.26
EV Truck/SUV	12.6	$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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Oct 10, 2026

Origin

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Morning in North Myrtle Beach on Monday

Local time

6:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 12 to 15 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Bayboro, SC

Morning in Bayboro on Monday

Local time

6:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 12 mph 38% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:06AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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

3 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

42m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Veterans Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

104 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

159 ft

Total Descent

62 ft

Highest Point

104 ft

~31.6 mi in

Elevation Range

97 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

2.9 mi in | ~5m

Conway

7.7 mi in | ~11m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Southern Smoothies

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Cuisine: smoothies

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

10min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tanger Myrtle, SC

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Cha House

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Restaurant

About the Cities

Starting in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Bayboro, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayboro, SC before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Bayboro, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Bayboro, SC

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Detours Along the Way

Southern Smoothies

Starbucks

7 Brew Coffee

Starbucks

Cha House

Cannolis' Ca e

Daniello's Pizzeria & Pub

Maine Street Lobster Roll

The Bagel Factory

Hong Kong

Duck Donuts

Pirate's Cove Rooftop

Extreme Laser Tag Center

Maritime Beach Club

Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort, Oceana Resorts

Malibu Pointe Beach Club

Ocean West Motel

Myrtle Beach Vacation Rentals

Ocean Marsh Resort and Villas

About the Cities

Starting in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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