How far is Murrells Inlet, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Murrells Inlet, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on US 17 Business
23 m · 4 sec · US 17 Business
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Turn right onto Vaux Hall Street
964 ft · 44 sec · Vaux Hall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Murrells Inlet Road
1129 ft · 36 sec · Murrells Inlet Road
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Turn left onto Bellamy Avenue
816 ft · 30 sec · Bellamy Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 17
1.4 mi · 2 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 Murrells Inlet 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.
US 17 North
Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.13 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murrells Inlet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murrells Inlet to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Socastee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Murrells Inlet and 5 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.86 one way or $3.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Murrells Inlet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Socastee
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 Socastee.
Kingstree
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murrells Inlet and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.05 mi (21 km).
#1 Murrells Inlet
Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.5510000, -79.0414300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
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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