How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Honea Path, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Honea Path, SC is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
240.23 mi
05h 02m
Flight
207.3 mi
333.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.3 mi
Kilometers
333.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.23 mi
Kilometers
386.61 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honea Path
Sun, May 3, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Sun, May 3, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-05-02T22:09
Arrive Honea Path
Sun, May 3, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Myrtle Beach
120 mi
02h 31m
To Honea Path
120.2 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Saturday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Honea Path.

  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

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 49: Laurens, Cross Anchor, Union

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 49

    50 m · 3 sec · Highway 49

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 49

  24. 24

    Continue on Yarborough Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Yarborough Mill Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lucas Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lucas Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Harper Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Harper Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hillcrest Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Anderson Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anderson Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 76 West

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 76 West

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 76 West

    48 m · 3 sec · Highway 76 West

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 76 West

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 76 West

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Princeton Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Princeton Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Greer Street

    2461 ft · 43 sec · East Greer Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · North Shirley Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right

    16 m · 4 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 32%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 24%
Church Street
50.2 mi · 21%
Highway 76 West
15.4 mi · 6%
Princeton Highway
6.61 mi · 3%
I 385 North
5.08 mi · 2%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 31m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Myrtle Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Honea Path.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Honea Path?

The road trip is about 240.2 miles (386.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Myrtle Beach and 120.2 miles from Honea Path.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Myrtle Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Honea Path.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Honea Path. Straight-line distance: 207.3 mi (333.62 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Honea Path

#2 Honea Path

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population3,851
Coordinates34.4465000, -82.3915100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Honea Path (-82.39151, 34.4465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.09 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.18
16.96 gal · 64.18 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.59 $67.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.56 $75.12
Premium $4.78 $40.52 $81.03
Diesel $5.62 $47.69 $95.38

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Honea Path. The current time is 22:09:32.

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.