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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.55 mi
02h 14m
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
101.55 mi
Kilometers
163.43 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheraw
Sat, Apr 11, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-11T13:46
Arrive Cheraw
Sat, Apr 11, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
50.8 mi
01h 07m
To Cheraw
50.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

    609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 501 East

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    30.7 mi · 39 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.7 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Blenheim Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Blenheim Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 38

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 38

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South

  18. 18

    Turn left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Market Street

    705 ft · 23 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
64.3 mi · 63%
Blenheim Highway
4.52 mi · 4%
Cottingham Boulevard South
2.29 mi · 2%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.4 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Continue on Church Street

30.7 mi · 00h 39m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
01h 07m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Cheraw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 50.8 miles from Myrtle Beach and 50.8 miles from Cheraw.

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 11.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 3.6 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 3.6 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 Myrtle Beach and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 90.01 mi (144.85 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Cheraw

#2 Cheraw

Town of the United States

Population5,554
Coordinates34.6976600, -79.8834000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
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
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.86 $31.71
Premium $4.78 $17.11 $34.21
Diesel $5.62 $20.13 $40.27

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Cheraw. The current time is 13:46:49.

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.