How far is Edgefield, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Edgefield, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgefield and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgefield and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.8 mi · 7 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Edgefield Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Turn left
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
125.3 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Edgefield 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.
Edgefield Highway
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edgefield 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 Edgefield to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Edgefield and 112 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.46 one way or $60.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edgefield and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
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 Bishopville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgefield and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).
#1 Edgefield
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.7895800, -81.9295600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.74 | $73.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
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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