Myrtle Beach, SC Road Trips

Myrtle Beach, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 22 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 11-mile quick runs to 244-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Myrtle Beach, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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Trip Routes

59

Longest Drive

290.3 mi

Walhalla, SC

Quickest Drive

14m

Socastee, SC

Plan Around Myrtle Beach, SC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Myrtle Beach, SC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Walhalla, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 290.3 mi · 5h 59m Clemson, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 275.1 mi · 5h 35m Homeland Park, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 263.2 mi · 5h 24m Dunean, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 251.9 mi · 5h 1m

Continue From Myrtle Beach, SC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Myrtle Beach, SC to Lyman, SC 243.9 mi · 4h 56m Myrtle Beach, SC to Spartanburg, SC 236.9 mi · 4h 49m Myrtle Beach, SC to Clinton, SC 206.1 mi · 4h 12m Myrtle Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC 200.1 mi · 4h 33m

Trips from Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC to Lyman, SC

243.9 mi 4h 56m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Spartanburg, SC

236.9 mi 4h 49m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Clinton, SC

206.1 mi 4h 12m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC

200.1 mi 4h 33m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Clover, SC

196 mi 4h 17m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Bluffton, SC

189.3 mi 4h 15m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Winnsboro, SC

165.1 mi 3h 26m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Rock Hill, SC

164.6 mi 3h 35m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Burton, SC

163.2 mi 3h 43m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Oak Grove, SC

159.3 mi 3h 19m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Union, SC

141.9 mi 3h 7m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Hollywood, SC

116.8 mi 2h 46m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Dalzell, SC

103.7 mi 2h 19m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Cheraw, SC

101.5 mi 2h 14m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Charleston, SC

98.4 mi 2h 15m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Sumter, SC

95 mi 2h 10m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Isle of Palms, SC

92.8 mi 2h 5m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Darlington, SC

77.3 mi 1h 45m

Driving from Myrtle Beach, SC

Expect an average of 131 miles and about 2h 51m behind the wheel when leaving Myrtle Beach, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 244 miles (4h 56m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Myrtle Beach, SC include Lyman, SC (243.9 mi, 4h 56m), Spartanburg, SC (236.9 mi, 4h 49m), Clinton, SC (206.1 mi, 4h 12m), Hilton Head Island, SC (200.1 mi, 4h 33m), and Clover, SC (196 mi, 4h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 131-mile trip from Myrtle Beach, SC, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Myrtle Beach, SC and 38 routes heading into Myrtle Beach, SC, covering 60 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 244 miles.

The longest mapped route from Myrtle Beach, SC covers 244 miles and takes approximately 4h 56m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Myrtle Beach, SC runs about 131 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 51m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 131-mile trip from Myrtle Beach, SC costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Myrtle Beach, SC include Lyman, SC, Spartanburg, SC, Clinton, SC and Hilton Head Island, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.