Myrtle Beach Road Trip: Driving, Time, and Mileage

There's loads to love about Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: 60 miles of spectacular sandy beaches, golf galore at 100 courses, and seafood to die for. And it's a relatively affordable beach vacation, especially if you're driving. It's within doable road trip distance from quite a few cities across the United States beyond the Southeast.

If you are planning to drive to Myrtle Beach, this listing of approximate mileage and estimated driving time between Myrtle Beach and U.S. cities will help you with your travel planning.

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Southeast

Atlanta Skyline — Riddhish Chakraborty/Getty Images

Cities in the Southeast are within easy driving distance to Myrtle Beach, especially those in the Carolinas.

Atlanta
Straight Mileage: 313 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 360 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 6 hours
Columbia, South Carolina
Straight Mileage: 122 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 150 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Raleigh, North Carolina
Straight Mileage: 149 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 195 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
Richmond, Virginia
Straight Mileage: 281 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 340 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 5 hours and 40 minutes

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Mid-South

Nashville Waterfront at Night, Tennessee, USA — Andriy Prokopenko / Getty Images

Cities in the Mid-South, like Louisville, Memphis, and Nashville, are quite a bit farther away and likely mean a long one-day or two-short-days road trip.

Charleston, West Virginia
Straight Mileage: 358 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 440 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 8 hours
Louisville, Kentucky
Straight Mileage: 494 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 650 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 10 hours and 40 minutes
Memphis, Tennessee
Straight Mileage: 632 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 745 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 12 hours and 5 minutes
Nashville, Tennessee
Straight Mileage: 476 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 585 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 9 hours and 35 minutes
Washington
Straight Mileage: 377 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 450 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 7 hours and 25 minutes

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Midwest

Skyline of Chicago, Illinois, Birthplace of the Skyscraper — Photo by Gavin Hellier/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty Images

Residents of the landlocked Midwest yearn for the beach and ocean waves, and no matter which coast they choose, it's a long drive. Driving from most cities in the Midwest means a solid two-day trip behind the wheel. Pack the car and enjoy the scenery.

Chicago
Straight Mileage: 740 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 945 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 15 hours and 15 minutes
Columbus, Ohio
Straight Mileage: 490 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 600 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 10 hours and 35 minutes
Indianapolis
Straight Mileage: 581 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 765 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 12 hours and 20 minutes
St. Louis
Straight Mileage: 715 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 890 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 14 hours and 15 minutes

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Northeast

Manhattan skyline on a sunny day Empire State Building on the right, New York, United States — Alexander Spatari / Getty Images

Northeasterners have plenty of beaches nearby, but in the wintertime, they are not appealing. If they are jonesing for some sun and surf in February, Myrtle Beach is a long one-day drive away. If you don't like driving more than eight hours in one stretch, you can make it a leisurely two-day trip.

New York
Straight Mileage: 558 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 685 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 11 hours and 20 minutes
Pittsburgh
Straight Mileage: 473 miles
Approximate Driving Mileage: 625 miles
Estimated Driving Time: 10 hours and 45 minutes