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Myrtle Beach SC Traffic & Road Conditions

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Roads & Traffic Patterns

How Horry County Moves: Highways, Commutes & Freight

A driver's-eye reference to the interstates, US highways, commute corridors, and freight infrastructure that define how Myrtle Beach gets where it's going.

Commute Patterns & Regional Drives

Myrtle Beach commuters operate on a regional grid, not a city grid. Here is how long the most-driven trips actually take from Myrtle Beach:

Wilmington, NC
75 mi · ~80 min
Charlotte, NC
170 mi · ~175 min
Columbia, SC
100 mi · ~105 min
Charleston, SC
100 mi · ~110 min
Raleigh, NC
185 mi · ~195 min
Atlanta, GA
390 mi · ~390 min

The volume comes with a cost. Horry County recorded 45 traffic fatalities in 2024 — roughly 12.0 per 100,000 residents, per the SC Department of Public Safety fact book.

All figures sourced from state DOT traffic counts, the state Department of Public Safety fact book, the regional ports authority, and the local airport district — refreshed as new annual reports drop. Live conditions, accidents, and lane closures are above; this section explains the system those incidents move through.

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SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Horry

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SCDOT Live Traffic — Horry Area
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Myrtle Beach Traffic News

Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Oct 13, 2026
Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A Monday crash closed all northbound lanes of S.C. 544 from Nottingham Lakes Road to Kingswood Drive in Horry County, the Horry County Police Department said. Officers worked the scene while crews cleared debris from the roadway, and drivers were urged to avoid the stretch and use an alternate route while
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
Oct 7, 2026
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
CONWAY, S.C. — Drivers who brave the left turn from Janette Street onto U.S. 701 in Conway, inland from Myrtle Beach, S.C., will soon get a traffic signal, though not the pricier version that was on the table. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on a new signal at U.S.
Crash & Accident Reports

Myrtle Beach Accidents & Crash Reports

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Horry.

Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Oct 13, 2026
Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A Monday crash closed all northbound lanes of S.C. 544 from Nottingham Lakes Road to Kingswood Drive in Horry County, the Horry County Police Department said. Officers worked the scene while crews cleared debris from the roadway, and drivers were urged to avoid the stretch and use an alternate route while
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
Oct 7, 2026
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
CONWAY, S.C. — Drivers who brave the left turn from Janette Street onto U.S. 701 in Conway, inland from Myrtle Beach, S.C., will soon get a traffic signal, though not the pricier version that was on the table. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on a new signal at U.S.
DUI & Impaired Driving

Myrtle Beach DUI Reports & Checkpoints

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Horry

Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Oct 13, 2026
Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A Monday crash closed all northbound lanes of S.C. 544 from Nottingham Lakes Road to Kingswood Drive in Horry County, the Horry County Police Department said. Officers worked the scene while crews cleared debris from the roadway, and drivers were urged to avoid the stretch and use an alternate route while
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
Oct 7, 2026
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
CONWAY, S.C. — Drivers who brave the left turn from Janette Street onto U.S. 701 in Conway, inland from Myrtle Beach, S.C., will soon get a traffic signal, though not the pricier version that was on the table. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on a new signal at U.S.

Horry DUI Data

  • 1,127 monitored DUI cases in Horry (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024)
  • 65% conviction rate — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties
  • SC is #5 nationally for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022
  • BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21
  • First offense penalties: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension
  • Refusing a breathalyzer results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law
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DUI Checkpoints

SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Horry. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols.

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Report a Drunk Driver

If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel.

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Sober Ride Options

Uber and Lyft operate in the Myrtle Beach area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs.

School Zone Safety

Myrtle Beach School Traffic & Zone Safety

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Horry parents and commuters

Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Oct 13, 2026
Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A Monday crash closed all northbound lanes of S.C. 544 from Nottingham Lakes Road to Kingswood Drive in Horry County, the Horry County Police Department said. Officers worked the scene while crews cleared debris from the roadway, and drivers were urged to avoid the stretch and use an alternate route while
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
Oct 7, 2026
Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn
CONWAY, S.C. — Drivers who brave the left turn from Janette Street onto U.S. 701 in Conway, inland from Myrtle Beach, S.C., will soon get a traffic signal, though not the pricier version that was on the table. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on a new signal at U.S.

School Zone Speed Limits

South Carolina law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Myrtle Beach schools.

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.

School Bus Safety

SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.

Back-to-School Alerts

Each August, traffic patterns shift across Horry as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

Horry School Districts

  • Horry County Schools
By the Numbers

Myrtle Beach Commute Facts

Key statistics for Horry commuters

Data: US Census Bureau ACS • SCDOT Traffic Reports

Alerts

Active Construction & Closures

Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors SCDOT and county notices daily to keep Horry commuters informed.

🚧 SCDOT Press Releases
Oct 12, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to close, detour Snow Creek Road bridge over Snow Creek for replacement in Oconee CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour Snow Creek Road (S-37-51) to replace the bridge that crosses over Snow Creek in Oconee County beginning Monday…
Oct 9, 2026 • ConstructionSCDOT to close, detour portion of County Line Road (SC-513) for repairs in Georgetown CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will close and detour County Line Road (SC-513) between its intersection with SC-41/51 and its intersection with Henry Road (SC-512)…
Oct 9, 2026 • Bridges, Interstate HighwaysSCDOT to conduct lane closures on I-77 northbound over Celanese Road and Cherry Road for repairs in York CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct lane closures on I-77 northbound over Celanese Road (SC 161) and Cherry Road (US 21) for repairs in York County beginni…
Oct 9, 2026 • ConstructionUPDATE: SCDOT to conduct temporary road closure on Fairmont Road in Richland CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close a portion of Fairmont Road in Richland County beginning Friday, October 16.
Oct 7, 2026 • Traffic EngineeringSCDOT to implement new traffic pattern on Harper Gault Road near Saluda Road in York CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close Harper Gault Road at Saluda Road (SC 72) beginning Monday, October 14. 
Source: South Carolina Department of Transportation

For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for South Carolina.

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Latest Myrtle Beach Traffic News

  1. Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach

    Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A Monday crash closed all northbound lanes of S.C. 544 from Nottingham Lakes Road to Kingswood Drive in Horry County, the Horry County Police…

  2. Myrtle Beach, S.C., area: Conway to get signal at U.S. 701 turn

    CONWAY, S.C. — Drivers who brave the left turn from Janette Street onto U.S. 701 in Conway, inland from Myrtle Beach, S.C., will soon get a traffic signal,…