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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Clover, SC is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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
196.01 mi
04h 17m
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
196.01 mi
Kilometers
315.45 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-23T01:46
Arrive Clover
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
98 mi
02h 08m
To Clover
98 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Thursday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    638 ft · 14 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  22. 22

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 151

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 151

  24. 24

    Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto East Roosevelt Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Independence Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

    907 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South: Pineville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway

    1.1 km · 42 sec · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: South Tryon Street

    2023 ft · 52 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Tryon Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · South Tryon Street

  34. 34

    Continue on York Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · York Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 557

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 557

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Highway 55 East

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 55 East

  38. 38

    Continue on Bethel Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethel Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Kings Mountain Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Kings Mountain Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Church Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Guinn Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Guinn Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Main Street West

    106 m · 6 sec · North Main Street West

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
50 mi · 26%
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 9%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.4 mi · 8%
Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
15.9 mi · 8%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 151
12.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Continue on Church Street

31.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Ridge
02h 08m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Clover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 98 miles from Myrtle Beach and 98 miles from Clover.

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 30.3 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.41 one way or $54.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Myrtle Beach and Clover. Straight-line distance: 165.67 mi (266.62 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Clover

Town in the U.

Population6,800
Coordinates35.1112500, -81.2264600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Clover (-81.22646, 35.11125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $27.41
Round trip
$54.82
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.41 $54.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.65 $61.30
Premium $4.78 $33.06 $66.13
Diesel $5.62 $38.92 $77.84

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 Myrtle Beach and Clover. The current time is 01:46:10.

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.