How far is Lancaster, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Lancaster, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on South Main Street
1087 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Arch Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Arch Street
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Continue on Pageland Highway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway
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Turn right onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street
138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 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 Lancaster and Myrtle Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Lancaster and 88.8 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Darlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.
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Camden
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 129.11 mi (207.78 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 9,156 |
| Coordinates | 34.7204300, -80.7709000 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
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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