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

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
253.6 mi
04h 00m
Flight
215.78 mi
347.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.78 mi
Kilometers
347.26 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.6 mi
Kilometers
408.13 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T14:57
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Greenville
123.7 mi
02h 00m
To Myrtle Beach
129.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    31.6 mi · 35 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
86.7 mi · 34%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 31%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 27%
East North Street
11 mi · 4%
North Kings Highway
0.27 mi
North Church Street
0.09 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 00m from Greenville
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 123.7 miles from Greenville and 129.9 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.

RAIL

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 Greenville and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 215.78 mi (347.26 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.87 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.90
17.9 gal · 67.74 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.45 $70.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.64 $79.28
Premium $4.78 $42.76 $85.53
Diesel $5.62 $50.33 $100.67

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 Greenville and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 14:57:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.