How far is Pendleton, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on East Queen Street
1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Highway 88
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88
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Continue on Old Greenville Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway
40 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Old Greenville Highway
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Continue on Moore Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road
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Continue on Major Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 86
2.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 86
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Continue on Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Anderson Street
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Continue on Main Street
2759 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Piedmont Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Piedmont Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
8.8 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385 South: Columbia
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1140 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
41.9 mi · 55 min
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Kings Highway
1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton and Myrtle Beach.
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 20 East
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pendleton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Woodfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Pendleton and 138.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.14 one way or $76.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pendleton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Woodfield
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 Woodfield.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 232.48 mi (374.14 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in South Carolina, USA
| Population | 3,313 |
| Coordinates | 34.6517700, -82.7837500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $38.14 | $76.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $46.01 | $92.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $54.16 | $108.32 |
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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