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

The driving distance from Clover, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.51 mi
03h 58m
Flight
165.67 mi
266.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.67 mi
Kilometers
266.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.51 mi
Kilometers
367.75 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clover
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clover
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pine Ridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Clover
97.7 mi
01h 59m
To Myrtle Beach
130.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street West

    12 m · 8 sec · North Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 557

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  5. 5

    Continue on Charlotte Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Charlotte Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 485 South

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 74 East: Monroe

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Independence Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Roosevelt Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pageland Highway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Pageland Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 151

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 151

  18. 18

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  20. 20

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Church Street

    638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  34. 34

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 28%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 8%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.5 mi · 7%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 7%
Pageland Highway
14.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 151
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Ridge
01h 59m from Clover
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clover and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Clover and 130.8 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Ridge.

RAIL

Florence

43 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

73 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clover and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 165.67 mi (266.62 km).

Clover

#1 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street West (-81.226494, 35.111274)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.52 L · about $31.93
Round trip
$63.85
16.12 gal · 61.04 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.93 $63.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.70 $71.40
Premium $4.78 $38.51 $77.02
Diesel $5.62 $45.33 $90.66

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 Clover and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 22:11:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.