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

The driving distance from Liberty, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 270.3 miles (435 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.28 mi
04h 35m
Flight
230.24 mi
370.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.24 mi
Kilometers
370.53 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.28 mi
Kilometers
434.98 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Mon, May 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Liberty
Mon, May 18, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-05-18T09:26
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Mon, May 18, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Elgin
SC

Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Liberty
132 mi
02h 17m
To Myrtle Beach
138.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Overnight
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 18 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    34 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Moorefield Memorial Highway

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 123 North: Greenville

    793 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1547 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    763 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 153

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 153

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1932 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    10.9 mi · 12 min · Southern Connector

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia

    3014 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1140 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden Strip Freeway
84.9 mi · 31%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 30%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 25%
Southern Connector
10.9 mi · 4%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 3%
Highway 153
6.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 17m from Liberty
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Liberty and Partly Cloudy near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Liberty to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 270.3 miles (435 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Liberty and 138.3 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Liberty and Partly Cloudy near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

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

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 230.24 mi (370.53 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in South Carolina, United States

Population3,150
Coordinates34.7878900, -82.6923600
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.692434, 34.787877)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.1 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
19.08 gal · 72.2 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.25 $84.51
Premium $4.78 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $5.62 $53.65 $107.31

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 09:26:49.

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.