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

The driving distance from Bennettsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.2 mi
01h 43m
Flight
78.72 mi
126.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.72 mi
Kilometers
126.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.2 mi
Kilometers
138.72 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Bennettsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennettsville
2026-04-18T08:21
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennettsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Marion
SC

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

From Bennettsville
43 mi
00h 51m
To Myrtle Beach
43.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    73 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto North Marlboro Street

    100 m · 13 sec · North Marlboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    72 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 38

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 38

  6. 6

    Continue on Blenheim Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Blenheim Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 38

    20.9 mi · 29 min · State Highway 38

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1835 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    41.6 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 38
34.2 mi · 40%
Blenheim Highway
4.52 mi · 5%
Broad Street
2.03 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
North Marlboro Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

41.6 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marion
00h 51m from Bennettsville
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennettsville and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Bennettsville and 43.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marion

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Marion and the surrounding midpoint area.
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House

Marion , SC
Marion, SC 29571
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews Historical landmark
Town Of Pamplico City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Town Of Pamplico City Hall

Pamplico , SC
180 E Main St, Pamplico, SC 29583
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Dillon

27 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

33 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

69 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

83 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennettsville and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 78.72 mi (126.68 km).

Bennettsville

#1 Bennettsville

City located in the U.

Population7,455
Coordinates34.6173800, -79.6847800
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: West Market Street (-79.684798, 34.617407)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.08
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.04 $24.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.46 $26.93
Premium $4.78 $14.53 $29.05
Diesel $5.62 $17.10 $34.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennettsville and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 08:21:30.

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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.