How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Lake City, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lake City, SC is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Lake City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Lake City.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street
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Turn left
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Highway 501 East
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto Wright Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard
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Continue on Highway 378
22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378
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Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway
19.9 mi · 23 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Turn left onto East Myrtle Beach Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
765 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Acline Avenue
732 ft · 18 sec · South Acline Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Acline Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Lake City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 378
Continue on Highway 378
22.9 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Lake City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Lake City?
The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Myrtle Beach and 30.3 miles from Lake City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Lake City.
Stop Ideas Near Johnsonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 51.44 mi (82.79 km).
#1 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake City
City in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 33.8710000, -79.7553500 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake City (-79.75535, 33.871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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