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

The driving distance from Camden, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
124.17 mi
02h 09m
Flight
105.84 mi
170.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.84 mi
Kilometers
170.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.17 mi
Kilometers
199.84 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-19T10:41
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Quinby
SC

City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Camden
59.2 mi
01h 04m
To Myrtle Beach
64.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sumter Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 50 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  8. 8

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

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 51%
Sumter Highway
46.7 mi · 38%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 2%
West Cheves Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Broad Street
1.06 mi · 1%
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Sumter Highway

Merge slight left

45.3 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quinby
01h 04m from Camden
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Camden and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Quinby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Camden and 64.9 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quinby

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 Quinby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Marion Old Town Hall and Opera House
Scenic stop 12.7 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 14.2 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 Quinby.

RAIL

Florence

5 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

39 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

64 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 105.84 mi (170.33 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
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 521 (-80.60713, 34.246533)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.70
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.35 $34.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.40 $38.80
Premium $4.78 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $5.62 $24.63 $49.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 10:41:07.

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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.