How far is Lakewood, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Lakewood, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Spoonville Lane
814 ft · 42 sec · Spoonville Lane
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Turn left onto Old Manning Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Manning Road
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Turn right onto Summerton Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerton Highway
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Turn slight right onto Pocalla Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pocalla Road
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Continue on South Lafayette Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Lafayette Drive
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Turn right onto East Liberty Street
2746 ft · 50 sec · East Liberty Street
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Turn slight right onto Myrtle Beach Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue straight
76.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 501 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 501 East
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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 Lakewood and Myrtle Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Myrtle Beach Highway
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76.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Lakewood and 50.3 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 84.76 mi (136.4 km).
#1 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8468300, -80.3500800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.60 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
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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