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

The driving distance from Dentsville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
146.34 mi
02h 36m
Flight
121.61 mi
195.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.61 mi
Kilometers
195.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.34 mi
Kilometers
235.51 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 31, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Dentsville
Sun, May 31, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dentsville
2026-05-30T23:35
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 31, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dentsville
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
Florence
SC

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

From Dentsville
70.2 mi
01h 18m
To Myrtle Beach
76.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Saturday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Two Notch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Two Notch Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    827 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dentsville 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Two Notch Road
70.4 mi · 48%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 46%
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
8th Avenue North
0.05 mi
5th Avenue North
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Two Notch Road

Merge slight left

69.4 mi · 01h 17m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 18m from Dentsville
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dentsville and 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 Dentsville to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Dentsville and 76.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dentsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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 Florence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 2.6 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Florence

1 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

44 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dentsville and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 121.61 mi (195.72 km).

Dentsville

#1 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.958185, 34.064007)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $4.78 $24.65 $49.31
Diesel $5.62 $29.02 $58.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dentsville and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 23:35:07.

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.