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

The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Winnsboro, SC is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.06 mi
03h 26m
Flight
134.71 mi
216.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.71 mi
Kilometers
216.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.06 mi
Kilometers
265.64 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Beach
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lamar
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Myrtle Beach
82.5 mi
01h 43m
To Winnsboro
82.6 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Charlotte, Charleston

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Charlotte

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Charles F Bolden Freeway

    17.4 mi · 19 min · Charles F Bolden Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 34: Ridgeway, Winnsboro

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 34

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 321 South Bypass

    1515 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 321 South Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 34

    79 m · 4 sec · State Highway 34

  26. 26

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Congress Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Congress Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Congress Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
65.8 mi · 40%
Church Street
49.9 mi · 30%
Charles F Bolden Freeway
17.4 mi · 11%
State Highway 34
6.37 mi · 4%
West Evans Street
2.35 mi · 1%
Highway 501 East
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

65.8 mi · 01h 12m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 43m from Myrtle Beach
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Myrtle Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Winnsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Myrtle Beach and 82.6 miles from Winnsboro.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Myrtle Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Winnsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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 Lamar and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.3 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 14.1 mi away

Florence City Manager

Florence , SC
324 W Evans St, Florence, SC 29501
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Bishopville City Hall

Bishopville , SC
135 E Church St, Bishopville, SC 29010
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Florence

28 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

53 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

60 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myrtle Beach and Winnsboro. Straight-line distance: 134.71 mi (216.8 km).

Myrtle Beach

#1 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population3,130
Coordinates34.3807000, -81.0864800
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Beach (-78.88669, 33.68906)
End: Winnsboro (-81.08648, 34.3807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.11
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.05 $46.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.78 $51.55
Premium $4.78 $27.81 $55.62
Diesel $5.62 $32.73 $65.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Myrtle Beach and Winnsboro. The current time is 06:02:33.

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.