Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Myrtle Beach to Gatlinburg. If you're planning a road trip to Gatlinburg, 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 Myrtle Beach
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:21 pm Latta (South Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:21 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
3:54 pm Augusta
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from Augusta
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:24 pm Spartanburg (South Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:24 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:38 pm Asheville
stay for about 2 hours
and leave at 4:38 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:15 pm arrive in Gatlinburg
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
Latta (South Carolina) (3 answers)
questions about Latta (South Carolina):
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Augusta (7 answers)
questions about Augusta:
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Spartanburg (South Carolina) (4 answers)
questions about Spartanburg (South Carolina):
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Asheville (94 answers)
Biltmore Estate (13 mentions)
Wicked Weed Brewing (6 mentions)
Highland Brewing Company (4 mentions)
Wedge Brewing Company (2 mentions)
restaurants around Asheville:
Tupelo Honey Cafe
Wedge Brewing Co
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
Cúrate
Asheville Brewing Company
questions about Asheville:
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