Myrtle Beach, SC Road Trips

Myrtle Beach, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 15 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 276-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Myrtle Beach, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

39

Longest Drive

290.3 mi

Walhalla, SC

Quickest Drive

11m

Forestbrook, 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 Dunean, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 257.9 mi · 4h 16m Powdersville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC 255.9 mi · 4h 15m

Continue From Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Myrtle Beach, SC to Clemson, SC 275.7 mi · 5h 37m Myrtle Beach, SC to Dunean, SC 251.7 mi · 5h 2m Myrtle Beach, SC to Belton, SC 250.2 mi · 5h 7m Myrtle Beach, SC to Lyman, SC 243.9 mi · 4h 56m

Trips from Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach, SC to Clemson, SC

275.7 mi 5h 37m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Dunean, SC

251.7 mi 5h 2m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Belton, SC

250.2 mi 5h 7m

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 Bluffton, SC

189.3 mi 4h 15m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Batesburg-Leesville, SC

183.8 mi 3h 50m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Rock Hill, SC

170.5 mi 2h 56m

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 Darlington, SC

77.3 mi 1h 45m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Dillon, SC

67 mi 1h 28m

Myrtle Beach, SC to Conway, SC

14.1 mi 24m

Driving from Myrtle Beach, SC

Expect an average of 171 miles and about 3h 34m behind the wheel when leaving Myrtle Beach, SC. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 276 miles (5h 37m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Myrtle Beach, SC include Clemson, SC (275.7 mi, 5h 37m), Dunean, SC (251.7 mi, 5h 2m), Belton, SC (250.2 mi, 5h 7m), Lyman, SC (243.9 mi, 4h 56m), and Spartanburg, SC (236.9 mi, 4h 49m). 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 171-mile trip from Myrtle Beach, SC, budget about $27 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Myrtle Beach, SC and 24 routes heading into Myrtle Beach, SC, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 276 miles.

The longest mapped route from Myrtle Beach, SC covers 276 miles and takes approximately 5h 37m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Myrtle Beach, SC runs about 171 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 171-mile trip from Myrtle Beach, SC costs roughly $27 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 Clemson, SC, Dunean, SC, Belton, SC and Lyman, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.