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

The driving distance from Oak Grove, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.74 mi
02h 47m
Flight
119.68 mi
192.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
160.74 mi
Kilometers
258.68 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 2:52 PM EST
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 5:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-11-06T12:05
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 2:52 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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 Oak Grove
80 mi
01h 23m
To Myrtle Beach
80.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stabler Hill Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Stabler Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Columbia Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1936 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301 North: Santee

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Five Chop Road

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Five Chop Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.5 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter

    1475 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach

    88 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Clarence Coker Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Turbeville Highway

    36.1 mi · 43 min · Turbeville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 378

    22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378

  16. 16

    Continue on Wright Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 501 East

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 501 East

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Five Chop Road
53.5 mi · 33%
Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi · 22%
Columbia Road
26.4 mi · 16%
Highway 378
22.9 mi · 14%
Highway 501 East
10.7 mi · 7%
Clarence Coker Highway
3.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Five Chop Road

Merge slight left

38.5 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turbeville
01h 23m from Oak Grove
Leave By
12:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Oak Grove and 80.7 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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 41 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.42 one way or $40.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 4.4 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 Oak Grove and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 119.68 mi (192.6 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Oak Grove

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

Population0
Coordinates33.7782100, -80.9667600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Stabler Hill Road (-80.966748, 33.778204)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $20.42
Round trip
$40.85
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $20.42 $40.85
Mid-grade $4.06 $23.00 $46.00
Premium $4.46 $25.26 $50.52
Diesel $5.72 $32.40 $64.81

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 Oak Grove and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 12:05:03.

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.