How far is Greer, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?

The driving distance from Greer, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.7 miles (331 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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
247.75 mi
05h 13m
Flight
205.65 mi
330.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.65 mi
Kilometers
330.96 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.75 mi
Kilometers
398.71 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murrells Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Greer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greer
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Murrells Inlet
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greer
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
Eastover
SC

Human settlement in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Greer
123.8 mi
02h 36m
To Murrells Inlet
123.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
Murrells Inlet Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Jackson as the closest live forecast in the Georgetown County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greer and Murrells Inlet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greer and Murrells Inlet.

  1. 1

    Start on East Poinsett Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Poinsett Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    2078 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street

    5.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Moore Duncan Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Moore Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 221

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 221

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  30. 30

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 17

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wachesaw Road

    1253 ft · 40 sec · Wachesaw Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 17 Business

    1660 ft · 57 sec · US 17 Business

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greer and Murrells Inlet.

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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
80.3 mi · 32%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 15%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 11%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 7%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 6%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
205.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
02h 36m from Greer
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Greer and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greer to Murrells Inlet?

The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Greer and 123.9 miles from Murrells Inlet.

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

The direct path is about 205.7 miles (331 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:32 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 Clear around Greer and Sunny near Murrells Inlet.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greer and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 205.65 mi (330.96 km).

Greer

#1 Greer

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

Population35,316
Coordinates34.9387300, -82.2270600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Murrells Inlet

#2 Murrells Inlet

Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States

Population7,547
Coordinates33.5510000, -79.0414300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Greer (-82.22706, 34.93873)
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
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
33.09 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
17.48 gal · 66.18 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greer and Murrells Inlet. The current time is 04:54:36.

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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.