How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Oak Grove, SC?

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Oak Grove, SC is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.26 mi
03h 19m
Flight
119.68 mi
192.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.68 mi
Kilometers
192.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.26 mi
Kilometers
256.3 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 4:13 PM EST
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 7:33 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-11-06T12:53
Arrive Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 4:13 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Beach
9:00 PM EST
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
Turbeville
SC

Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Myrtle Beach
79.6 mi
01h 39m
To Oak Grove
79.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Friday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Oak Grove.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wright Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  12. 12

    Continue on East Myrtle Beach Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    99 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    14.3 mi · 18 min · Five Chop Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 21

    2327 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Stabler Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Stabler Hill Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stabler Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
39.6 mi · 25%
I 95 South
38.4 mi · 24%
East Myrtle Beach Highway
36.1 mi · 23%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 14%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.46 mi · 2%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
01h 39m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
10:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Myrtle Beach and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Myrtle Beach and 79.7 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 10:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Myrtle Beach and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Turbeville

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 Turbeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sumter City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City of Sumter City Hall

Sumter , SC
21 N Main St, Sumter, SC 29150
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Tourist information center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Turbeville Town Hall

Turbeville , SC
1400 Main St, Turbeville, SC 29162
Rating 3.0/5 7 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kingstree

31 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

42 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

69 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Dillon

84 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.6 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.7782100, -80.9667600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Oak Grove (-80.96676, 33.77821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.49
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $20.24 $40.49
Mid-grade $4.06 $22.79 $45.59
Premium $4.46 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.72 $32.12 $64.24

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Oak Grove. The current time is 12:53:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.