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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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.54 mi
04h 37m
Flight
225.99 mi
363.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.7 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.54 mi
Kilometers
433.78 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-15T03:12
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Centerville
131.7 mi
02h 18m
To Myrtle Beach
137.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
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 Centerville and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dixon Road

    20 m · 7 sec · Dixon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sullivan Road

    2027 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Liberty Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 8: Pelzer, Easley

    1671 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easley Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 418

  13. 13

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on McCarter Road

    940 ft · 20 sec · McCarter Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 30%
Golden Strip Freeway
78 mi · 29%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 25%
Liberty Highway
12.2 mi · 5%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Highway 8 East
3.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 18m from Centerville
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 km).

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#1 Centerville

Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5320500, -82.7040200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Dixon Road (-82.703985, 34.532112)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.34
19.02 gal · 72 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 03:12:01.

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.