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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Dentsville, SC is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.85 mi
02h 56m
Flight
121.61 mi
195.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.61 mi
Kilometers
195.72 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.85 mi
Kilometers
226.67 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dentsville
Sun, May 31, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 31, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-05-31T01:03
Arrive Dentsville
Sun, May 31, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Florence
SC

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

From Myrtle Beach
70.3 mi
01h 28m
To Dentsville
70.5 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
73°F
Sunday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Two Notch Road

    869 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Columbia, Two Notch Road

    155 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Two Notch Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Two Notch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
67.8 mi · 48%
Church Street
49.9 mi · 35%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 2%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 1%
East Cheves Street
1.74 mi · 1%
West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

67.8 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
121.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 28m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Myrtle Beach and Partly Sunny near Dentsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Myrtle Beach and 70.5 miles from Dentsville.

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

The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Myrtle Beach and Partly Sunny near Dentsville.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Florence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 2.7 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Florence

1 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

44 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

77 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Dentsville. Straight-line distance: 121.61 mi (195.72 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Dentsville

#2 Dentsville

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Population14,062
Coordinates34.0640400, -80.9581500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Dentsville (-80.95815, 34.06404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.81 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.62 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Dentsville. The current time is 01:03:36.

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.