How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Little River, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Little River, SC is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Little River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Little River.
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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
3020 ft · 2 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Mr. Joe White Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Mr. Joe White Avenue
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Turn right onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Robert M. Grissom Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
10.6 mi · 12 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1548 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto Highway 90
3.7 mi · 7 min · Highway 90
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Turn right onto US Highway 17
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 17
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Turn right onto Ellis Drive
1067 ft · 47 sec · Ellis Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ellis Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Little River.
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.
Carolina Bays Parkway
Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Little River?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Briarcliffe Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Myrtle Beach and 11.8 miles from Little River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Little River.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliffe Acres
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 Briarcliffe Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Little River. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 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 Little River
City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 8,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.8732300, -78.6141800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little River (-78.61418, 33.87323)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.96 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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