How far is Centerville, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Centerville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Dixon Road
20 m · 7 sec · Dixon Road
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Turn left onto Sullivan Road
2027 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road
2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Liberty Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley
1671 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lebby Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street
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Continue on Highway 8 East
3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East
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Continue on Highway 418
9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418
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Continue on Milacron Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive
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Continue on McCarter Road
940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road
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Take the ramp right
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville and Myrtle Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Centerville 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 Centerville to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 131.7 miles from Centerville and 137.9 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centerville and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 km).
#1 Centerville
Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5320500, -82.7040200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.12 | $84.24 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.48 | $106.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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