Fourth of July road trip

Charlotte to Myrtle Beach for Fourth of July

Distance

185 mi

Driving

3.5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Rockingham

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On US-74 and US-501, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Rockingham sits about 72 miles from Charlotte and 113 miles from Myrtle Beach. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Rockingham
• Stays in Myrtle Beach

Along the way

• Rockingham Speedway
• Conway's Riverwalk
• Broadway at the Beach

Full drive guide for this route