How far is Laurel Bay, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Laurel Bay, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Bay and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Bay and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Morrall Drive
641 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Joe Frazier Road
62 m · 6 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Joe Frazier Road
1002 ft · 29 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn right onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Trask Parkway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2391 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn straight onto Septima P. Clark Parkway
1026 ft · 29 sec · Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on Crosstown
2825 ft · 1 min · Crosstown
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Continue on Septima Clark Expressway
3047 ft · 1 min · Septima Clark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Mount Pleasant, Georgetown
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
1733 ft · 48 sec
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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 Laurel Bay 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.
Trask Parkway
Merge slight left
53 mi · 01h 14m
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 Laurel Bay and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Bay to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Isle of Palms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Laurel Bay and 122.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Bay and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Isle of Palms
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Charleston City Market
Sullivan's Island Town Hall
Olde Village Community Building
Charleston County Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Isle of Palms.
Charleston, South Carolina
Kingstree
Yemassee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Bay and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 139.3 mi (224.18 km).
#1 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.55 | $81.10 |
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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