How far is Lake Wylie, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Lake Wylie, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Wylie and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wylie and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Charlotte Highway
2502 ft · 44 sec · Charlotte Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 485 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Governor James G Martin Freeway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74: Charlotte, Monroe
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 East: Monroe
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Independence Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Independence Boulevard
5.6 mi · 7 min · Independence Boulevard
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Continue on West Roosevelt Boulevard
6.9 mi · 9 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pageland Highway
14.7 mi · 17 min · Pageland Highway
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Continue on Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Van Lingle Mungo Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 151
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 151
5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on Harry Byrd Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1258 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway
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Continue on West Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street
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Continue on South Church Street
638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto East Cheves Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street
18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 55 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 Lake Wylie and Myrtle Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Palmetto Street
Continue straight
41.9 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Wylie 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 Lake Wylie to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Lake Wylie and 98.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Wylie and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
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 Hartsville.
Florence
Camden
Dillon
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wylie and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 157.24 mi (253.06 km).
#1 Lake Wylie
Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina
| Population | 8,841 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084800, -81.0428500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
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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