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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Hardeeville, SC is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.94 mi
04h 10m
Flight
159.84 mi
257.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.84 mi
Kilometers
257.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.94 mi
Kilometers
336.25 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 Hardeeville
Wed, May 27, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Wed, May 27, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-05-27T07:34
Arrive Hardeeville
Wed, May 27, 11:44 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 Myrtle Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summerton
SC

City in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Myrtle Beach
104.5 mi
02h 05m
To Hardeeville
104.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  12. 12

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Hardeeville, Hilton Head Island

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hardeeville

    114 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    772 ft · 21 sec · Independence Boulevard

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Whyte Hardee Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Whyte Hardee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    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 Hardeeville.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
127 mi · 61%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 17%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 11%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 1%
Whyte Hardee Boulevard
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
+49.1 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summerton
02h 05m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Myrtle Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hardeeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 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?

Summerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Myrtle Beach and 104.5 miles from Hardeeville.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 $29.19 one way or $58.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Myrtle Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hardeeville.

Stop Ideas Near Summerton

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

49 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Camden

75 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

77 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

80 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Hardeeville. Straight-line distance: 159.84 mi (257.23 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Hardeeville

City in Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population8,451
Coordinates32.2871400, -81.0806700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Hardeeville (-81.08067, 32.28714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $29.19
Round trip
$58.39
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.19 $58.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.64 $65.28
Premium $4.78 $35.21 $70.43
Diesel $5.62 $41.45 $82.90

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Hardeeville. The current time is 07:34:54.

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.