How far is Gaffney, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaffney and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on South Limestone Street
34 m · 4 sec · South Limestone Street
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Continue on North Limestone Street
2533 ft · 1 min · North Limestone Street
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Turn slight right onto Cherokee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Cherokee Avenue
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Continue on West Cherokee Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Cherokee Street
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Turn right onto York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Continue on York Highway
6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Anderson Road
8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road
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Continue on Catawba River Road
8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road
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Take the exit straight
153 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Texaco Road
148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto East Cheves Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaffney and Myrtle Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gaffney 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 Gaffney to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
McBee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Gaffney and 139.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.6 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaffney and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near McBee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McBee.
Camden
Florence
Hamlet
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 184.26 mi (296.53 km).
#1 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $34.90 | $69.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.09 | $84.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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