How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Aiken, SC is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Myrtle Beach and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Aiken.
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Start on 6th Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South
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Turn right onto US Highway 17 South
1822 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 17 South
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Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn left onto SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach
1749 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SC 22 West: Conway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
25.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 24 min
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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
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street
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Turn right onto Warley Street
644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street
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Turn left onto West Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street
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Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard
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Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
119.5 mi · 2 hr 14 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Myrtle Beach and Aiken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway
120 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Myrtle Beach to Aiken?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 111.7 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
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 Bishopville.
Camden
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Kingstree
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Myrtle Beach and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 175.62 mi (282.64 km).
#1 North Myrtle Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 17,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8160100, -78.6800200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.97 | $67.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.14 | $86.27 |
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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