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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Centerville, SC is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226 miles (363.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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
263.9 mi
05h 27m
Flight
225.99 mi
363.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.99 mi
Kilometers
363.7 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.9 mi
Kilometers
424.7 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach
131.9 mi
02h 43m
To Centerville
132 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    49 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway

    609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue North

    149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue North

    889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North

  6. 6

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

    47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    10.5 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 501 East

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Church Street

    31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 8 East

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8 East

  26. 26

    Continue on Lebby Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lebby Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Easley Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Easley Highway

  29. 29

    Take the ramp left

    1661 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

    995 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Highway 28 Bypass

    53 m · 2 sec · Highway 28 Bypass

  34. 34

    Continue on Pearman Dairy Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Pearman Dairy Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Sullivan Road

    2027 ft · 58 sec · Sullivan Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Dixon Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dixon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 29%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 21%
Church Street
49.9 mi · 19%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 9%
Easley Highway
14.8 mi · 6%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
226 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 43m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 131.9 miles from Myrtle Beach and 132 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 226 miles (363.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Myrtle Beach and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 225.99 mi (363.7 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Centerville

Centerville is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5320500, -82.7040200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Centerville (-82.70402, 34.53205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $36.88
Round trip
$73.75
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.88 $73.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.23 $82.47
Premium $4.78 $44.48 $88.97
Diesel $5.62 $52.36 $104.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Centerville. The current time is 01:39:26.

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.