How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Anderson County Airport, SC?

The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
297.3 mi
04h 37m
Flight
235.05 mi
378.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.05 mi
Kilometers
378.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.3 mi
Kilometers
478.46 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Myrtle Beach
2026-04-18T03:51
Arrive Anderson County Airport
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Myrtle Beach
9:00 PM EDT
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
Elgin
SC

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

From North Myrtle Beach
139.2 mi
02h 18m
To Anderson County Airport
158 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Myrtle Beach and Anderson County Airport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Anderson County Airport.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1822 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 17 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

    1749 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 22 West: Conway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    25.9 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 501 North: Aynor, Marion

    952 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    12.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Cheves Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 18 sec · Warley Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McCarter Road

    2226 ft · 42 sec · McCarter Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Milacron Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Milacron Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 418

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 418

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Augusta Road

    548 ft · 12 sec · Augusta Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  29. 29

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    114 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Anderson Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East River Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East River Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Shockley Ferry Road

    2 mi · 2 min · East Shockley Ferry Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Murray Avenue

    143 m · 11 sec · South Murray Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pearman Dairy Road

    2459 ft · 34 sec · Pearman Dairy Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 28 Bypass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 28 Bypass

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Whitner Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Whitner Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 24

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 24

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    2137 ft · 59 sec · Airport Road

  41. 41

    Continue on South Warner Road

    1863 ft · 59 sec · South Warner Road

  42. 42

    Turn sharp left onto Airport Road

    17 m · 7 sec · Airport Road

  43. 43

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Myrtle Beach and Anderson County Airport.

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
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 26%
I 26 West
56.5 mi · 19%
US 501 North
40 mi · 13%
Veterans Highway
25.9 mi · 9%
I 385 North
22.9 mi · 8%
Highway 418
9.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
235.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elgin
02h 18m from North Myrtle Beach
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Myrtle Beach to Anderson County Airport?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 158 miles from Anderson County Airport.

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

The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Anderson County Airport.

Stop Ideas Near Elgin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elgin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Camden

18 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

30 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

95 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Denmark

99 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Myrtle Beach and Anderson County Airport. Straight-line distance: 235.05 mi (378.28 km).

North Myrtle Beach

#1 North Myrtle Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Anderson County Airport

#2 Anderson County Airport

A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina.

Population194,692
Coordinates34.4948300, -82.7087500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Avenue South (-78.679999, 33.816018)
End: (-82.712976, 34.495235)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $41.55
Round trip
$83.10
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $41.55 $83.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $46.46 $92.92
Premium $4.78 $50.12 $100.24
Diesel $5.62 $59.00 $117.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Myrtle Beach and Anderson County Airport. The current time is 03:51:55.

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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.