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

The driving distance from Burton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 203 miles (326.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
202.98 mi
03h 26m
Flight
137.17 mi
220.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.17 mi
Kilometers
220.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.98 mi
Kilometers
326.67 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-15T03:04
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
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
Isle of Palms
SC

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

From Burton
81.5 mi
01h 43m
To Myrtle Beach
121.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parris Island Gateway

    2347 ft · 37 sec · Parris Island Gateway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    11.6 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2391 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway

    1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Crosstown

    2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown

  7. 7

    Continue on Septima Clark Expressway

    3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown

    9.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  12. 12

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach

    1733 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 17 North
66.3 mi · 33%
Trask Parkway
65.1 mi · 32%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 9%
Highway 17
7.02 mi · 3%
Church Street
1.32 mi · 1%
US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Trask Parkway

Merge slight left

53 mi · 01h 14m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.8 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Isle of Palms
01h 43m from Burton
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burton 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 Burton to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 203 miles (326.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Burton and 121.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms

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 Isle of Palms and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Charleston City Market
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Historic Charleston City Market

Charleston , SC
188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18,143 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark,Market
Sullivan's Island Town Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Sullivan's Island Town Hall

Isle of Palms
2056 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Rating 1.7/5 12 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Olde Village Community Building

North Charleston , SC
4820 Jenkins Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
Rating 4.7/5 12 reviews Community center
Charleston County Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Charleston County Parking Garage

Charleston , SC
85 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
Rating 4.3/5 78 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.

RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

21 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

98 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Yemassee

99 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 137.17 mi (220.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Burton

Burton is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4357500, -80.7240000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: US 21 (-80.723751, 32.435689)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.11 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
14.32 gal · 54.22 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.71 $63.42
Premium $4.78 $34.21 $68.42
Diesel $5.62 $40.27 $80.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 03:04:38.

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.