How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Orangeburg, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Orangeburg, SC is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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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 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Orangeburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Orangeburg.
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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
36.1 mi · 43 min · East Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 95 South: Savannah
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Orangeburg
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road
21.1 mi · 26 min · Five Chop Road
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Turn slight left onto John C Calhoun Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive
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Turn right onto Magnolia Street
102 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Whitman Street
50 m · 7 sec · Whitman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Orangeburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Myrtle Beach and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orangeburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Orangeburg?
The road trip is about 140.8 miles (226.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Olanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Myrtle Beach and 70.5 miles from Orangeburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Myrtle Beach and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orangeburg.
Stop Ideas Near Olanta
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 Olanta.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Orangeburg. Straight-line distance: 114.14 mi (183.69 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 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orangeburg (-80.85565, 33.49182)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.96 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.75 | $47.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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