How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Newport, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Newport, SC is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Newport.
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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
31.2 mi · 39 min · Church Street
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Turn straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
638 ft · 14 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on East Lucas Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · East Lucas Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Governor Williams Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Governor Williams Highway
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Take the exit slight right
968 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Harry Byrd Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway
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Continue on East Bobo Newsome Highway
15.4 mi · 22 min · East Bobo Newsome Highway
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 151
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Continue on Pine Avenue
18.2 mi · 21 min · Pine Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 151
4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
138 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Tory Road
2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
19.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
1073 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Rock Hill Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Rock Hill Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South
4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South
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Continue straight
144 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Albright Road
109 m · 7 sec · Albright Road
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Turn right onto East Black Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Black Street
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Turn right onto South Oakland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Oakland Avenue
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Continue on West Oakland Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · West Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Ebenezer Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ebenezer Road
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Turn left onto Celanese Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Celanese Road
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Continue on Old York Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Adnah Church Road
60 m · 5 sec · Adnah Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adnah Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Newport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Newport?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Hartsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Myrtle Beach and 89.3 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.69 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Hartsville
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 Hartsville.
Florence
Camden
Dillon
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Newport. Straight-line distance: 155.03 mi (249.49 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 Newport
Newport is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9898600, -81.1009100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-81.10091, 34.98986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.60 | $22.69 | $45.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $25.55 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $28.07 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $36.00 | $72.01 |
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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