How far is Fountain Inn, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Fountain Inn, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
234.24 mi
03h 53m
Flight
201.33 mi
324.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.33 mi
Kilometers
324.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.24 mi
Kilometers
376.97 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Inn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Inn
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Inn
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Fountain Inn
114.1 mi
01h 56m
To Myrtle Beach
120.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Inn and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Laurens Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    21.2 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Inn 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 34%
Laurens Road
77.3 mi · 33%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 29%
South Main Street
1.15 mi
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
8th Avenue North
0.05 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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
01h 56m from Fountain Inn
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Inn and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Inn to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Fountain Inn and 120.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Inn and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

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

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Inn and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 201.33 mi (324.01 km).

Fountain Inn

#1 Fountain Inn

City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States

Population10,905
Coordinates34.6890100, -82.1956700
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.195637, 34.689032)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.29 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.51
16.54 gal · 62.58 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.76 $65.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.63 $73.26
Premium $4.78 $39.51 $79.03
Diesel $5.62 $46.51 $93.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Inn and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 23:42:35.

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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.