How far is Belton, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Belton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.2 mi
04h 21m
Flight
214.27 mi
344.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.27 mi
Kilometers
344.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.2 mi
Kilometers
412.32 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Belton
Wed, May 13, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belton
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Wed, May 13, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Belton
125.1 mi
02h 10m
To Myrtle Beach
131 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Tuesday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belton and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belton and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Breazeale Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Breazeale Street

  2. 2

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  4. 4

    Continue on Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 13 sec · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  7. 7

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belton and Myrtle Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 31%
Golden Strip Freeway
78 mi · 30%
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 25%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 2%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 10m from Belton
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belton and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belton to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 256.2 miles (412.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 125.1 miles from Belton and 131 miles from Myrtle Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.81 one way or $71.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belton and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elgin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 214.27 mi (344.83 km).

Belton

#1 Belton

City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,484
Coordinates34.5228900, -82.4942900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Breazeale Street (-82.49429, 34.522897)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.22 L · about $35.81
Round trip
$71.61
18.08 gal · 68.44 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.81 $71.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.04 $80.08
Premium $4.78 $43.19 $86.39
Diesel $5.62 $50.84 $101.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Belton and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 21:55:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.