Myrtle Beach SC Traffic | Traffic News & Road Closures

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.

SCDOT Live Feeds

SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Horry

Camera thumbnails link directly to SC 511 — no SCDOT API key required.

View all cameras on SC 511 →

LIVE HEREMyrtle Beach Traffic Cam SCDOT Live

SCDOT Live Traffic — Horry Area

Live camera feeds for the Horry area are being curated. View all SCDOT cameras on 511SC.org.

View on SC 511 →

Official Links

Real-Time Resources

Road Conditions & Closures

SC 511 SCDOT official traffic info portal
SCDOT Road Conditions Statewide conditions & alerts
SCHP Incident Reports South Carolina Highway Patrol incident log

Emergency & Commute

Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS
Waze Myrtle Beach Live Map Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing

Latest Updates

Myrtle Beach Traffic News

Oct 31, 2026

SC-22 Extension Routes Head to Public Meetings in November

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Horry County residents will get three more chances next month to tell federal reviewers what they think of the shrinking list of routes for the long-planned Highway 22 extension. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will run drop-in scoping sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. three nights in a row. Conway

Oct 31, 2026

Runner From Traffic Stop Caught Near Myrtle Beach Parkway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officers from two departments teamed up Friday to catch someone who bolted from a traffic stop near Farrow Parkway in Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said. Police activity built up along the parkway after the person ran. Myrtle Beach officers worked alongside the Horry County Police Department to find

Oct 31, 2026

Police Search for Virginia Wanted Subject Closes Highway 22

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Drivers heading inland from the Grand Strand ran into a full closure of Highway 22 in Horry County late Friday, as officers from several departments worked a search tied to a person wanted in Virginia. The Horry County Police Department said around 9:30 p.m. that the four-lane highway was blocked in

Oct 30, 2026

UTVs Become Road Legal in South Carolina on Nov. 18

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Side-by-side utility vehicles will be allowed on some South Carolina public roads starting Nov. 18, when a new state law takes effect. Until that date, the S.C. Department of Public Safety warns, taking one onto a public road can still get a driver a ticket. Not every off-road machine qualifies. Under the

Oct 29, 2026

Fire Engine Crash on Grissom Parkway Hurts Two in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Two people were left with minor injuries Tuesday after several vehicles, among them a Myrtle Beach Fire Department engine, collided on Robert Grissom Parkway. The wreck took place on the parkway a short distance north of Pine Island Road, according to Capt. Jonathan Evans, who spoke for the department. The southbound

Oct 26, 2026

Rollover Wreck Near Worthams Cutoff Injures Four in Little River

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. — Four people were taken to the hospital Sunday after two vehicles collided on North Highway 57 in Little River, S.C., and one of them flipped over, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Fire crews were sent to the spot where Worthams Cutoff Road meets Highway 57 at about 10:48 a.m. Two of

Crash & Accident Reports

Myrtle Beach Accidents & Crash Reports

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

Oct 31, 2026

SC-22 Extension Routes Head to Public Meetings in November

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Horry County residents will get three more chances next month to tell federal reviewers what they think of the shrinking list of routes for the long-planned Highway 22 extension. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will run drop-in scoping sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. three nights in a row. Conway

Oct 31, 2026

Runner From Traffic Stop Caught Near Myrtle Beach Parkway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officers from two departments teamed up Friday to catch someone who bolted from a traffic stop near Farrow Parkway in Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said. Police activity built up along the parkway after the person ran. Myrtle Beach officers worked alongside the Horry County Police Department to find

Oct 31, 2026

Police Search for Virginia Wanted Subject Closes Highway 22

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Drivers heading inland from the Grand Strand ran into a full closure of Highway 22 in Horry County late Friday, as officers from several departments worked a search tied to a person wanted in Virginia. The Horry County Police Department said around 9:30 p.m. that the four-lane highway was blocked in

Oct 30, 2026

UTVs Become Road Legal in South Carolina on Nov. 18

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Side-by-side utility vehicles will be allowed on some South Carolina public roads starting Nov. 18, when a new state law takes effect. Until that date, the S.C. Department of Public Safety warns, taking one onto a public road can still get a driver a ticket. Not every off-road machine qualifies. Under the

Oct 29, 2026

Fire Engine Crash on Grissom Parkway Hurts Two in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Two people were left with minor injuries Tuesday after several vehicles, among them a Myrtle Beach Fire Department engine, collided on Robert Grissom Parkway. The wreck took place on the parkway a short distance north of Pine Island Road, according to Capt. Jonathan Evans, who spoke for the department. The southbound

Oct 26, 2026

Rollover Wreck Near Worthams Cutoff Injures Four in Little River

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. — Four people were taken to the hospital Sunday after two vehicles collided on North Highway 57 in Little River, S.C., and one of them flipped over, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Fire crews were sent to the spot where Worthams Cutoff Road meets Highway 57 at about 10:48 a.m. Two of

DUI & Impaired Driving

Myrtle Beach DUI Reports & Checkpoints

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

Oct 31, 2026

SC-22 Extension Routes Head to Public Meetings in November

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Horry County residents will get three more chances next month to tell federal reviewers what they think of the shrinking list of routes for the long-planned Highway 22 extension. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will run drop-in scoping sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. three nights in a row. Conway

Oct 31, 2026

Runner From Traffic Stop Caught Near Myrtle Beach Parkway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officers from two departments teamed up Friday to catch someone who bolted from a traffic stop near Farrow Parkway in Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said. Police activity built up along the parkway after the person ran. Myrtle Beach officers worked alongside the Horry County Police Department to find

Oct 31, 2026

Police Search for Virginia Wanted Subject Closes Highway 22

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Drivers heading inland from the Grand Strand ran into a full closure of Highway 22 in Horry County late Friday, as officers from several departments worked a search tied to a person wanted in Virginia. The Horry County Police Department said around 9:30 p.m. that the four-lane highway was blocked in

Oct 30, 2026

UTVs Become Road Legal in South Carolina on Nov. 18

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Side-by-side utility vehicles will be allowed on some South Carolina public roads starting Nov. 18, when a new state law takes effect. Until that date, the S.C. Department of Public Safety warns, taking one onto a public road can still get a driver a ticket. Not every off-road machine qualifies. Under the

Oct 29, 2026

Fire Engine Crash on Grissom Parkway Hurts Two in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Two people were left with minor injuries Tuesday after several vehicles, among them a Myrtle Beach Fire Department engine, collided on Robert Grissom Parkway. The wreck took place on the parkway a short distance north of Pine Island Road, according to Capt. Jonathan Evans, who spoke for the department. The southbound

Oct 26, 2026

Rollover Wreck Near Worthams Cutoff Injures Four in Little River

LITTLE RIVER, S.C. — Four people were taken to the hospital Sunday after two vehicles collided on North Highway 57 in Little River, S.C., and one of them flipped over, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Fire crews were sent to the spot where Worthams Cutoff Road meets Highway 57 at about 10:48 a.m. Two of

Horry DUI Data

BAC limits, penalties and implied-consent rules are set by state law. Official information: South Carolina Highway Patrol.

⚠

DUI Checkpoints

Watch for DUI enforcement by South Carolina Highway Patrol and local police throughout Horry.

SCHP Info →

📞

Report a Drunk Driver

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

Call 911

🚗

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

Oct 31, 2026

SC-22 Extension Routes Head to Public Meetings in November

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Horry County residents will get three more chances next month to tell federal reviewers what they think of the shrinking list of routes for the long-planned Highway 22 extension. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will run drop-in scoping sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. three nights in a row. Conway

Oct 31, 2026

Runner From Traffic Stop Caught Near Myrtle Beach Parkway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officers from two departments teamed up Friday to catch someone who bolted from a traffic stop near Farrow Parkway in Myrtle Beach, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said. Police activity built up along the parkway after the person ran. Myrtle Beach officers worked alongside the Horry County Police Department to find

Oct 31, 2026

Police Search for Virginia Wanted Subject Closes Highway 22

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Drivers heading inland from the Grand Strand ran into a full closure of Highway 22 in Horry County late Friday, as officers from several departments worked a search tied to a person wanted in Virginia. The Horry County Police Department said around 9:30 p.m. that the four-lane highway was blocked in

Oct 30, 2026

UTVs Become Road Legal in South Carolina on Nov. 18

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Side-by-side utility vehicles will be allowed on some South Carolina public roads starting Nov. 18, when a new state law takes effect. Until that date, the S.C. Department of Public Safety warns, taking one onto a public road can still get a driver a ticket. Not every off-road machine qualifies. Under the

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

State law requires drivers to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Penalties for passing a stopped bus are set by state law. 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 30, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to close Ben Sawyer Bridge for repairs in Charleston CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the Ben Sawyer Bridge to vehicular traffic for repairs in Charleston County on Saturday, October 31, from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m…

Oct 30, 2026 • BridgesWoods Memorial Bridge to close for 2026 Holy Trinity Swing Bridge Run 5KThe Woods Memorial Bridge will be closed to marine navigation, including tugs and tugs with tows, as well as vehicular traffic on Saturday, November 7, from 7:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. …

Oct 29, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to implement new traffic pattern on U.S. Route 21 bridge over Congaree Creek in Lexington CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern on the U.S. Route 21 bridges over the Congaree Creek on Monday, November 2.

Oct 28, 2026 • Bridges, Interstate HighwaysSCDOT to conduct lane closures on I-77 northbound over Cherry Road for repairs in York CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct lane closures on I-77 northbound over Cherry Road (US 21) for repairs in York County beginning Sunday, November 1.

Oct 28, 2026 • BridgesSCDOT to close Stephen Drive bridge over Browns Branch for repairs in Georgetown CountyThe South Carolina Department of Transportation will close Stephen Drive bridge (S-22-525) over Browns Branch for repairs in Georgetown County beginning on Thursday, October 29.

Source: South Carolina Department of Transportation

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

View Closures on SC 511 →

Myrtle Beach SC Traffic & Road Conditions — Page 2

How Horry County Moves: Highways, Commutes & Freight

Commute Patterns & Regional Drives

SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Horry

Real-Time Resources

Myrtle Beach Traffic News

Myrtle Beach Accidents & Crash Reports

Myrtle Beach DUI Reports & Checkpoints

Horry DUI Data

Myrtle Beach School Traffic & Zone Safety

School Zone Speed Limits

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

School Bus Safety

Back-to-School Alerts

Horry School Districts

Myrtle Beach Commute Facts

Active Construction & Closures

TRAFFIC NEWS NEAR MYRTLE BEACH SC

Latest Myrtle Beach Traffic News — Page 2

Circle K Named in Wrongful-Death Suit Over Horry Crash

Pedestrian Critically Hurt on Highway 544 in Conway

Hwy 701 Widening Continues Under Horry RIDE 3 Plan

Crash Closes Northbound SC 544 Lanes Near Myrtle Beach

SC Highway Patrol adds 28 troopers as recruiting gets harder

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