Where to stop

Best places to stop between Charlotte and Myrtle Beach

The US-74 and US-501 drive runs about 185 miles and 3.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 72 of 185

   1. Rockingham, NC

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 113 miles left to Myrtle Beach.

   Hotels in RockinghamWhere to stay in Rockingham

2. Mile 170 of 185

   2. Conway, SC

   The last big stop before Myrtle Beach, 15 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in ConwayWhere to stay in Conway

Sights worth the detour

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

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost