How far is Little River, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Little River, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little River and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little River and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Take the exit slight left
143 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1787 ft · 43 sec · Robert Edge Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 13 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grissom Pkwy: Myrtle Beach
1722 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Turn left onto Mr. Joe White Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Mr. Joe White Avenue
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
824 ft · 30 sec · North Kings Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Kings Highway
2062 ft · 1 min · 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 Little River and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Carolina Bays Parkway
Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little River 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 Little River to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Briarcliffe Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Little River and 13.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little River and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliffe Acres
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 Briarcliffe Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little River and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 km).
#1 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
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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