Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Gatlinburg to Myrtle Beach. If you're planning a road trip to Myrtle Beach, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Gatlinburg
drive for about 1 hour
12:07 pm Cherokee (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:07 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:39 pm Laurens (South Carolina)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Laurens (South Carolina)
drive for about 1 hour
11:08 am Columbia
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:08 pm
drive for about 53 minutes
1:02 pm Bishopville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:02 pm
drive for about 1 hour
3:15 pm eat at Scotts BBQ
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:15 pm
drive for about 50 minutes
5:05 pm arrive in Myrtle Beach
day 2 driving ≈ 4 hours
Cherokee (North Carolina) (10 answers)
Laurens (South Carolina)
Columbia (18 answers)
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden (2 mentions)
Bishopville (2 answers)
questions about Bishopville:
Sightseeing locations in Bishopville
Scotts BBQ
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Myrtle Beach? (11 answers)
marisa from Minnesota asked:
Things to do, see, and eat in Myrtle Beach (4 answers)
Bianca from Miami asked:
Romantic beach-front hotel (2 answers)
Cathy from Plymouth (Massachusetts) asked:
Looking for nice place to stay oceanfront w/ lazy river & on site cooking (2 answers)
Nicholas from Columbus asked:
I only have 4 days -- what should I do? (2 answers)
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