How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Edgefield, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Edgefield, SC is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Edgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Edgefield.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street
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Turn left
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Highway 501 East
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
123.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
2072 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 19: Edgefield, Aiken
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Edgefield Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Edgefield Highway
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Continue on Highway 19
3.2 mi · 5 min · Highway 19
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
2900 ft · 49 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Edgefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
124 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Edgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Edgefield?
The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Myrtle Beach and 106.2 miles from Edgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.67 one way or $59.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Edgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
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 Bishopville.
Camden
Florence
Kingstree
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Edgefield. Straight-line distance: 174.97 mi (281.58 km).
#1 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edgefield
Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,825 |
| Coordinates | 33.7895800, -81.9295600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgefield (-81.92956, 33.78958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $29.67 | $59.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.12 | $84.25 |
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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