Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia 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.
10:00 am start in Philadelphia
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:25 pm Washington, DC
eat at Mitsitam Cafe
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 4:25 pm
drive for about 2 hours
6:11 pm Richmond
eat at Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue
stay overnight at The Jefferson Hotel
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from The Jefferson Hotel
drive for about 1 hour
11:06 am Emporia (Virginia)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:06 pm
drive for about 56 minutes
1:02 pm Rocky Mount (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:02 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:30 pm Fayetteville (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:30 pm
drive for about 2 hours
6:36 pm arrive in Myrtle Beach
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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Washington, DC (199 answers)
National Mall (30 mentions)
National Air and Space Museum (29 mentions)
Washington Monument (25 mentions)
Museum of Natural History (23 mentions)
Lincoln Memorial (22 mentions)
National Gallery of Art (19 mentions)
restaurants around Washington, DC:
Mitsitam Cafe
Founding Farmers
Rose's Luxury
Pavilion Café
questions about Washington, DC:
Best hotel near museums
Best free things to do in Washington, DC?
Fun free things to do in D.C.?
Getting from Union Station to National Mall?
How to make the most of three days in DC
Richmond (22 answers)
Carytown (4 mentions)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (2 mentions)
restaurants around Richmond:
Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue
hotels around Richmond:
The Jefferson Hotel
questions about Richmond:
What is your favorite restaurant in Richmond?
What is there to do in Richmond?
Nightlife in Richmond & hotels?
Emporia (Virginia) (2 answers)
Rocky Mount (North Carolina) (6 answers)
Fayetteville (North Carolina) (11 answers)
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? (12 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)
M from Charlotte asked:
Best seafood buffet (2 answers)
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