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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Ladson, SC is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.16 mi
02h 28m
Flight
85.71 mi
137.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.71 mi
Kilometers
137.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.16 mi
Kilometers
172.46 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 PM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Ladson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Andrews
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Myrtle Beach
53.6 mi
01h 14m
To Ladson
53.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highmarket Street

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    115 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saints Delight Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Saints Delight Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Line Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Goose Creek Boulevard South

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Goose Creek Boulevard South

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1873 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    104 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Goose Creek Road

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Goose Creek Road

  28. 28

    Continue on University Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ladson Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ladson Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Stoney Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Stoney Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 16%
Goose Creek Boulevard South
15.9 mi · 15%
Highway 17
14.4 mi · 13%
Saints Delight Road
13.8 mi · 13%
Highmarket Street
9.45 mi · 9%
County Line Road
8.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Andrews
01h 14m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Myrtle Beach and Clear near Ladson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Myrtle Beach and 53.6 miles from Ladson.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Myrtle Beach and Clear near Ladson.

Stop Ideas Near Andrews

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

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

RAIL

Kingstree

34 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

76 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

85 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

109 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Ladson. Straight-line distance: 85.71 mi (137.94 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Ladson

Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U.

Population13,790
Coordinates32.9857300, -80.1098100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Ladson (-80.10981, 32.98573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Ladson. The current time is 10:23:29.

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.