How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from India Hook, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to India Hook, SC is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
177.87 mi
03h 58m
Flight
152.08 mi
244.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.08 mi
Kilometers
244.75 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.87 mi
Kilometers
286.26 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in India Hook
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Wed, May 13, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-05-12T22:28
Arrive India Hook
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 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
Hartsville
SC

City in South Carolina

From Myrtle Beach
88.9 mi
01h 59m
To India Hook
89 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Tonight
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and India Hook.

  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 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    638 ft · 14 sec · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    968 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151

  22. 22

    Continue on Pine Avenue

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    19.3 mi · 22 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left

    1073 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Rock Hill Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Anderson Road South

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    2458 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21, SC 161: Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York

    1199 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21 North: Fort Mill

    2053 ft · 50 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto North Cherry Road

    551 ft · 11 sec · North Cherry Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Celanese Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Celanese Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto India Hook Road

    2 mi · 3 min · India Hook Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Mount Gallant Road

    2014 ft · 59 sec · Mount Gallant Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Twin Lakes Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Lakes Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
49.9 mi · 28%
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 10%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 5%
Lancaster Bypass
9.02 mi · 5%
Anderson Road South
8.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Continue on Church Street

31.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartsville
01h 59m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near India Hook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to India Hook?

The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Myrtle Beach and 89 miles from India Hook.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near India Hook.

Stop Ideas Near Hartsville

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

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

RAIL

Florence

35 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

65 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and India Hook. Straight-line distance: 152.08 mi (244.75 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
India Hook

#2 India Hook

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,328
Coordinates35.0073700, -81.0217400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: India Hook (-81.02174, 35.00737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.76 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.75
12.56 gal · 47.52 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.88 $49.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.78 $30.01 $60.01
Diesel $5.62 $35.32 $70.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and India Hook. The current time is 22:28:55.

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.