Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 33 ft. |
US Highway 17 |
US Highway 501 begins at this junction. South access to the community of Garden City, SC. - The Pier at Garden City (110 S Waccamaw Dr, Tel. 843-651-9700): all-night fishing, cafe, arcade, live music, tackle shop, dancing, bar. |
| 2.1 3.4 36 ft. |
US Highway 17 |
Southeast to Myrtle Waves Water Park (3000 10th Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC, Tel. 843-913-9260); the communities of Briarcliffe, SC; Atlantic Beach, SC; and the city of North Myrtle Beach, SC. South to Garden City, SC. |
| 2.7 4.3 10 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing |
| 4.5 7.3 20 ft. |
Forestbrook, SC/Pine Island, SC |
Community of Forestbrook, SC (limited services), west of US Highway 501. Pine Island, SC, east of highway. |
| 5.1 8.2 26 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 31 |
Northeast to the community of Wampee, SC. Limited services. Ends at an intersection with SC State Highway 544 to the south. |
| 5.9 9.5 33 ft. |
Myrtle Beach Speedway |
East of highway. Myrtle Beach Speedway (455 Hospitality Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC, Tel. 843-236-0500): NASCAR-approved raceway. |
| 6.7 10.8 39 ft. |
Carolina Forest, SC |
Community of Carolina Forest, SC. - Man O'War Golf Course (5601 Leeshire Blvd., Tel. 843-236-8000): 18-hole public golf course. - The Wizard Golf Course (4601 Leeshire Blvd., Tel. 843-347-2706): 18-hole, par 71 public golf course. |
| 10.9 17.5 36 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 501 veers off to the north to the city of Conway, SC. |
|
| 11.3 18.2 43 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 544 |
Short route to the north, ends at a junction with US Highway 501 to the north. South to the community of Socastee, SC. |
| 12.9 20.8 16 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing |
| 14.2 22.9 20 ft. |
US Highway 701 |
Merges with SC State Highway 905. Northeast to the community of Hickory Grove, SC. South to the communities of Toddville, SC and Bucksville, SC. Limited services in both. |
| 14.4 23.1 33 ft. |
US Highway 378/South Carolina State Highway 905 |
West access to Conway-Horry County Airport (Airport Rd, Conway, SC, Tel. 843-477-1860) and the community of Britons Neck, SC. Limited services. SC State Highway 905 goes northeast to the community of Hickory Grove, SC. Limited services. |
| 14.7 23.7 39 ft. |
Conway, SC |
City of Conway, SC. - Bucksport Park (1064 Bucksport Rd): picnic tables, grills, ballfield, playgrounds, grills, concession stand, basketball courts, restrooms. - Pee Dee Park (7175 Marsh Dr): concession stand, picnic tables, ballfields, playground picnic shelter, restrooms. - The Atlantic Center (Century Circle): rugby fields, soccer fields, restrooms. - Waccamaw Park (2889 Lee's Landing Circle): playground, restroom, picnic shelter, ballfields, picnic tables. |
| 22.9 36.9 79 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 22 |
East-south route to a junction with US Highway 17 near the community of Briarcliffe Acres, SC. |
| 28.6 46.0 82 ft. |
Aynor, SC |
Community of Aynor, SC. - Aynor High Field (301 Jordanville Road): tennis courts, ballfield, restrooms. - Michael Morris Graham Park (1450 Grainger Road): playground, ballfields, picnic shelter, soccer field, picnic tables, restroom, concession stand. |
| 29.2 47.0 98 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 319 |
South to the community of Cool Spring, SC. Limited services. |
| 33.6 54.0 46 ft. |
Gallivants Ferry, SC |
Community of Gallivants Ferry, SC. - Bayboro Park (6386 Joyner Swamp Rd): tennis courts, picnic tables, grills, basketball court, picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, ballfield. - Gallivants Ferry Historic District. - Bee Tree Lake, Carmichael Lake, Deep Lake, Blocker Lake and Old Dead River (Centenary, SC). Fishing. |
| 37.2 59.9 69 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 41 |
Northeast-north to the community of Mullins, SC. - Mullins Recreation Department (1100 S Gapway Street, Tel. 843-464-5200): lighted tennis courts, picnic shelter, gym, lighted football/softball/baseball fields, walking track, picnic shelter. - Annual Golden Leaf Festival. To the south, after passing Palmer Cemetery, SC State Highway 41 splits into two directions -- south to the community of McClellanville, SC (limited services); north to the community of Marion, SC. |
| 43.6 70.2 66 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 41/US Highway 501 |
NOTE: US Highway 501 leaves its main route, merges with SC State Highway 41 and proceeds north to the community of Marion, SC. South to the community of McClellanville, SC. |
| 44.6 71.7 82 ft. |
Carolina Entertainment Complex |
Take US Hwy 501 Bypass to Carolina Entertainment Complex (1548 S US Highway 501, Marion, SC). |
| 46.4 74.7 89 ft. |
Marion, SC |
West of highway. Bluff Road/State Road S-34-19 to the community of Marion, SC. Parks: Harmon Park (S Harmon). - Green Street Park. - Withlacoochee Park: tennis courts, picnic shelter, playground equipment. - Carolina Entertainment Complex (1548 S US Highway 501, Marion, SC): an outdoor theater; concert venue. |
| 47.7 76.8 92 ft. |
US Highway 76 |
East to Marion County Airport (225 Airport Court, Mullins, SC, tel. 843-423-8265), a public-use airport, and the community of Mullins, SC. West to the community of Marion, SC. |
| 49.8 80.2 98 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 41 |
Northeast to the community of Kemper, SC. Near Litte Pee Dee South Carolina State Park (1298 State Park Rd., Dillion, SC, Tel. 843-774-8872). |
| 52.0 83.7 105 ft. |
NOTE: US Highway 501 branches off to the south and heads to the community of Marion, SC. |
|
| 56.5 90.9 98 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 38 |
North to the community of Bleinheim, SC (limited services). |
| 59.8 96.3 108 ft. |
US Highway 301 |
South to the community of Sellers, SC. Limited services. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 501. |
| 60.3 97.0 105 ft. |
South Carolina State Highway 917 |
South to the community of Mullins, SC. Ends west at a junction with SC State Highway 38. |
| 60.6 97.6 108 ft. |
Latta, SC |
Community of Latta, SC. Limited services. |
| 66.9 107.6 112 ft. |
South Carolina State Highways 34/57/9 |
West-southwest to the community of Darlington, SC. - Darlington Raceway (1301 Harry Byrd Way, Tel. 843-395-8900). - St. John Historic Area. - Fishing in Ramseys Millpond, SC. - Bill Cain Tennis Center (Orange St): tennis courts, picnic site, playground. - Williamson Park (Spring St & Cashua St). To the south, SC State Highway 57 goes the community of Floydale, SC. Limited services. To the east, SC State Highway 9 proceeds to the community of Lakeview, SC. - Pages Millpond, SC. Fishing. |
| 67.3 108.3 118 ft. |
Dillon, SC |
Community of Dillon, SC. - Harmon Field (E Jefferson/S Roosevelt Sts). - Litte Pee Dee South Carolina State Park (1298 State Park Rd., Dillion, SC, Tel. 843-774-8872)- Amenities: campsites, boat ramp, lake, picnic shelters, canoe/kayak rentals. - Activities: camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, boating.
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| 67.9 109.2 118 ft. |
South Carolina State Highways 57/9 |
NOTE: SC State Highways 57/9 exit US Highway 501. Northwest to the community of Little Rock, SC. Limited services. |
| 72.0 115.8 141 ft. |
Hamer, SC |
Community of Hamer, SC. Limited services. - Historic Hamer Hall (built in 1890). - South of the Border (3346 US Hwy 301 N). |
| 73.6 118.4 128 ft. |
Rest Stop |
South of the Border (3346 US Hwy 301 N, Hamer, SC), a roadside rest stop. Campsites, 300 rooms/suites, self-service stations, drugstore, banquet facilities. |
| 73.8 118.7 125 ft. |
South Carolina-North Carolina State Line |
US Highway 501 crosses the South Carolina state line into the community of Rowland, NC. LD11e. |