How far is Five Forks, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Five Forks, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.59 mi
04h 11m
Flight
205.89 mi
331.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.89 mi
Kilometers
331.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.59 mi
Kilometers
398.46 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Five Forks
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Five Forks
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Five Forks
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Five Forks
119.1 mi
02h 05m
To Myrtle Beach
128.5 mi
02h 05m

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
5 to 12 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 Five Forks and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Five Forks and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    81 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scuffletown Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Scuffletown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 418

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 418

  4. 4

    Continue on Gulliver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Gulliver Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Knight Street

    2017 ft · 38 sec · Knight Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Five Forks 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 32%
Laurens Road
77.3 mi · 31%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 27%
Scuffletown Road
7.04 mi · 3%
State Highway 418
1.95 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.14 mi
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
205.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 05m from Five Forks
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Five Forks 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 Five Forks to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Five Forks and 128.5 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Five Forks and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Five Forks and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 205.89 mi (331.34 km).

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#1 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.229525, 34.804777)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.07 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
17.48 gal · 66.14 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.71 $77.42
Premium $4.78 $41.76 $83.52
Diesel $5.62 $49.15 $98.31

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 Five Forks and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 06:57:05.

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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.