How far is Bridgeport, CT from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, CT to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 730 miles (1174.8 km), with a travel time of about 14h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 604.2 miles (972.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
729.97 mi
14h 33m
Flight
604.25 mi
972.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
604.25 mi
Kilometers
972.44 km
Flight Time
01h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
729.97 mi
Kilometers
1174.77 km
Drive Time
14h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Fri, May 22, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Sat, May 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-05-22T02:44
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Fri, May 22, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
14h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:33 PM to 10:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Bridgeport
365.1 mi
07h 16m
To Myrtle Beach
364.9 mi
07h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bridgeport Weather
CT
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Friday
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Fairfield County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Friday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairfield Avenue

    1 m · 5 sec · Fairfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1634 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    1552 ft · 37 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Avenue

    99 m · 9 sec · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York City

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New England Thruway

    14.3 mi · 20 min · New England Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Bruckner Expressway

    3150 ft · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Newark

    1858 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.4 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    48.9 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    1193 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1760 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward DE 9: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park, Wilmington

    146 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on DE 9 South: New Castle, Veterans Memorial Park

    885 ft · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1838 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Delaware Turnpike

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  32. 32

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    41.3 mi · 48 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  36. 36

    Continue on Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Harbor Tunnel

  37. 37

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  38. 38

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2567 ft · 40 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on Harbor Tunnel Throughway

    2671 ft · 42 sec · Harbor Tunnel Throughway

  40. 40

    Continue on Harbor Tunnel Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harbor Tunnel Thruway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 295 South: Essex, BWI Marshall Airport

    2423 ft · 59 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    27.1 mi · 37 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  43. 43

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Richmond, Annapolis

    2902 ft · 35 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Kenilworth Avenue Freeway

  45. 45

    Continue on Anacostia Freeway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Anacostia Freeway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 : Downtown

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on I 695 West: Downtown

    612 ft · 15 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Freeway

  49. 49

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway

  50. 50

    Continue on Francis Case Memorial Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Francis Case Memorial Bridge

  51. 51

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  52. 52

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  53. 53

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  54. 54

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  55. 55

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    42.2 mi · 46 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  56. 56

    Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Emporia, Rocky Mount NC

    172.5 mi · 3 hr 9 min

  57. 57

    Keep slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 9, SC 57: Dilon, Little Rock, Bennettsville

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Radford Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Radford Boulevard

  60. 60

    Turn right onto US Highway 301 North

    11.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 301 North

  61. 61

    Keep slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  62. 62

    Keep slight right

    1835 ft · 50 sec

  63. 63

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  64. 64

    Turn left

    41.6 mi · 55 min

  65. 65

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  66. 66

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  67. 67

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  68. 68

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  69. 69

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  70. 70

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
70 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
11 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
268 mi · 37%
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
94.3 mi · 13%
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
65.1 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike
56.8 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 6%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight right onto I 95 South: Emporia, Rocky Mount NC

172 mi · 03h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.8 mi
604.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
07h 16m from Bridgeport
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 730 miles (1174.8 km) and usually takes 14h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 365.1 miles from Bridgeport and 364.9 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 604.2 miles (972.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $101.62 one way or $203.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 228.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bridgeport and Chance Rain Showers near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 604.25 mi (972.44 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

The second most populous city in Connecticut.

Population143,525
Coordinates41.1792300, -73.1894500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-73.18945, 41.17923)
End: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
25.76 gal
97.51 L · about $101.62
Round trip
$203.25
51.52 gal · 195.02 L
Estimated CO2
228.9 kg one way
Round trip: 457.9 kg / 1009 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $101.62 $203.25
Mid-grade $4.46 $114.81 $229.62
Premium $4.86 $125.14 $250.28
Diesel $6.00 $154.48 $308.97

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 Connecticut · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 02:44:40.

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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.