How far is Anderson, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 277.8 miles (447 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on East Whitner Street
10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East River Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street
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Continue on Belton Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway
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Continue on Anderson Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
114 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Highway 247
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247
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Continue on Cooley Bridge Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road
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Turn right onto Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Myrtle Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Anderson and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447 km) and usually takes 04h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Anderson and 147.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.82 one way or $77.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Anderson and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 222.54 mi (358.15 km).
#1 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $38.82 | $77.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.82 | $93.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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