How far is Cheraw, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.01 mi
02h 00m
Flight
90.01 mi
144.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.01 mi
Kilometers
144.85 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.01 mi
Kilometers
164.17 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Return by in Cheraw
Thu, Apr 23, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheraw
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheraw
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marion
SC

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Cheraw
50.9 mi
01h 00m
To Myrtle Beach
51.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cheraw and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheraw and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    1937 ft · 53 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard North

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harris Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Harris Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 38

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 38

  7. 7

    Continue on Blenheim Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Blenheim Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 38

    20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 38

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1835 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    41.6 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheraw and Myrtle Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 38
34.2 mi · 34%
Blenheim Highway
4.52 mi · 4%
Cottingham Boulevard North
2.29 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Harris Street
0.93 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

41.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 00m from Cheraw
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheraw and Clear near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cheraw to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Cheraw and 51.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheraw and Clear near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Marion

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Marion City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Marion City Hall

Marion , SC
107 S Main St, Marion, SC 29571
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marion.

RAIL

Dillon

27 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

69 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

83 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.85 km).

Cheraw

#1 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-79.883463, 34.697626)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheraw and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 06:46:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.