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

The driving distance from Easley, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.62 mi
04h 17m
Flight
226.28 mi
364.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.28 mi
Kilometers
364.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.62 mi
Kilometers
424.25 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Easley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easley
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easley
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 Easley
128.7 mi
02h 08m
To Myrtle Beach
134.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Street

    83 m · 9 sec · Russell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Easley 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
7 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
84.9 mi · 32%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 30%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 26%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 4%
Highway 153
6.67 mi · 3%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
2.35 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
226.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 08m from Easley
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Easley 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 Easley to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 128.7 miles from Easley and 134.9 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Easley 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 Easley and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 226.28 mi (364.17 km).

Easley

#1 Easley

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population21,626
Coordinates34.8298400, -82.6015200
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Russell Street (-82.601404, 34.829869)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.21 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.67
18.6 gal · 70.42 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.84 $73.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.19 $82.38
Premium $4.78 $44.44 $88.87
Diesel $5.62 $52.30 $104.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Easley and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 22:53:01.

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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.