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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Lesslie, SC is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.63 mi
03h 40m
Flight
144.4 mi
232.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.4 mi
Kilometers
232.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.63 mi
Kilometers
268.16 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Lesslie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
Darlington
SC

City in South Carolina

From Myrtle Beach
83.3 mi
01h 50m
To Lesslie
83.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Thursday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 2 min · Anderson Road South

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pantry Drive

    988 ft · 27 sec · Pantry Drive

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Neely Store Road

    119 m · 7 sec · Neely Store Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Neely Creek Road

    124 m · 8 sec · Neely Creek Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Neely Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
49.9 mi · 30%
Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 11%
East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 151
9.73 mi · 6%
Lancaster Bypass
9.02 mi · 5%
Rock Hill Highway
7.85 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
144.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darlington
01h 50m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Lesslie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Myrtle Beach and 83.3 miles from Lesslie.

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

The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Lesslie.

Stop Ideas Near Darlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Darlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall

Florence , SC
101 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 4.5/5 405 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.

RAIL

Florence

16 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

48 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Lesslie. Straight-line distance: 144.4 mi (232.39 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Lesslie

Census-designated place in York County, South Carolina

Population3,112
Coordinates34.8907000, -80.9564700
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Lesslie (-80.95647, 34.8907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.04 $52.09
Premium $4.78 $28.09 $56.19
Diesel $5.62 $33.07 $66.14

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 Lesslie. The current time is 02:15:53.

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.