How far is Lesslie, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Lesslie, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
159.4 mi
03h 13m
Flight
144.4 mi
232.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.4 mi
Kilometers
232.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.4 mi
Kilometers
256.53 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lesslie
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lesslie
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
Hartsville
SC

City in South Carolina

From Lesslie
85.8 mi
01h 36m
To Myrtle Beach
73.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lesslie and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Neely Store Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Neely Store Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Pantry Drive

    927 ft · 28 sec · Pantry Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Anderson Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · South Anderson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Catawba River Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    153 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  14. 14

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

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  16. 16

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  18. 18

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Church Street

    638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  32. 32

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lesslie and Myrtle Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 40%
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 12%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 11%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 6%
Catawba River Road
8.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 36m from Lesslie
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lesslie 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 Lesslie to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 85.8 miles from Lesslie and 73.6 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lesslie and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hartsville, 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 Hartsville.

RAIL

Florence

35 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

65 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

66 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lesslie and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 144.4 mi (232.39 km).

Lesslie

#1 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Neely Creek Road (-80.956437, 34.890639)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $22.26
Round trip
$44.52
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.26 $44.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.89 $49.78
Premium $4.78 $26.85 $53.70
Diesel $5.62 $31.61 $63.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lesslie and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 22:33:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.