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

The driving distance from Lyman, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
249.91 mi
04h 10m
Flight
204.36 mi
328.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.36 mi
Kilometers
328.88 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.91 mi
Kilometers
402.19 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lyman
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyman
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyman
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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Lyman
121.9 mi
02h 05m
To Myrtle Beach
128.1 mi
02h 05m

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
5 to 10 mph WSW
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 Lyman and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spartanburg Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Spartanburg Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Spartanburg Highway

    894 ft · 25 sec · Old Spartanburg Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Astor Street

    92 m · 10 sec · Astor Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Spartanburg Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1752 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    85.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyman 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
86.3 mi · 35%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 32%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 27%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 2%
Spartanburg Highway
2.31 mi · 1%
Spartanburg Road
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

85.9 mi · 01h 34m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 05m from Lyman
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lyman 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 Lyman to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Lyman and 128.1 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyman and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 204.36 mi (328.88 km).

Lyman

#1 Lyman

Town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,796
Coordinates34.9481700, -82.1273300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg Road (-82.127271, 34.948087)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.38 L · about $34.94
Round trip
$69.87
17.64 gal · 66.76 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.94 $69.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.06 $78.13
Premium $4.78 $42.14 $84.28
Diesel $5.62 $49.60 $99.21

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 Lyman and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 22:34:17.

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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.