How far is Honea Path, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Honea Path, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
246.31 mi
04h 16m
Flight
207.3 mi
333.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.3 mi
Kilometers
333.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.31 mi
Kilometers
396.4 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 3, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Honea Path
Sun, May 3, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honea Path
2026-05-02T20:42
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 3, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honea Path
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 Honea Path
120.1 mi
02h 08m
To Myrtle Beach
126.2 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honea Path and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 41 sec · East Greer Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Augusta Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    39 m · 2 sec · Highway 76 West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    1129 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 385 South

    1084 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Honea Path 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 32%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 27%
I 385 South
60.5 mi · 25%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 3%
Highway 76 West
1.9 mi · 1%
Yarborough Mill Road
1.83 mi · 1%
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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 08m from Honea Path
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Honea Path and 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 Honea Path to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 120.1 miles from Honea Path and 126.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.42 one way or $68.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Honea Path and 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 Honea Path and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 207.3 mi (333.62 km).

Honea Path

#1 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.391527, 34.446546)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.9 L · about $34.42
Round trip
$68.84
17.38 gal · 65.8 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.42 $68.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.78 $41.52 $83.04
Diesel $5.62 $48.87 $97.75

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Honea Path and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 20:42:49.

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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.