How far is Forestbrook, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Forestbrook, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forestbrook and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forestbrook and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Brookline Drive
102 m · 20 sec · Brookline Drive
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Turn left onto Canna Trail
59 m · 9 sec · Canna Trail
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Turn left onto Bellis Drive
576 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestbrook Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 501 South: Myrtle Beach
2199 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 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 Forestbrook and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
2.04 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Forestbrook and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forestbrook to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socastee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Forestbrook and 3.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Forestbrook and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Socastee
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 Socastee.
Kingstree
Dillon
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forestbrook and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 4.7 mi (7.57 km).
#1 Forestbrook
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7223900, -78.9580900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.97 | $1.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
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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