How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Isle of Palms, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Isle of Palms, SC is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.83 mi
02h 05m
Flight
81.49 mi
131.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.49 mi
Kilometers
131.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.83 mi
Kilometers
149.39 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Isle of Palms
Wed, May 6, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Thu, May 7, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-05-06T19:59
Arrive Isle of Palms
Wed, May 6, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Myrtle Beach
46.4 mi
01h 02m
To Isle of Palms
46.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Wednesday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms.

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highway 17

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    51.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Fraser Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Isle of Palms Connector

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Isle of Palms Connector

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Palm Boulevard

    2128 ft · 51 sec · Palm Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
51.3 mi · 55%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 19%
Highway 17
14.4 mi · 16%
Isle of Palms Connector
3.84 mi · 4%
Church Street
1.36 mi · 1%
US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

51.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 02m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Isle of Palms?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Myrtle Beach and 46.4 miles from Isle of Palms.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Isle of Palms.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms. Straight-line distance: 81.49 mi (131.14 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Isle of Palms

#2 Isle of Palms

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,371
Coordinates32.7868400, -79.7948000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Isle of Palms (-79.7948, 32.78684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.98
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.99 $25.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.53 $29.05
Premium $4.78 $15.67 $31.34
Diesel $5.62 $18.45 $36.89

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Isle of Palms. The current time is 19:59:03.

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.