How far is Red Bank, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Red Bank, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on South Lake Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Lake Drive
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Take the ramp straight
2074 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Red Bank and Myrtle Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Lake Drive
Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny leaving Red Bank 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 Red Bank to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Red Bank and 86.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny around Red Bank and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
Florence
Camden
Kingstree
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 136.05 mi (218.95 km).
#1 Red Bank
Red Bank is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9320900, -81.2384300 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $3.60 | $21.14 | $42.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $33.55 | $67.09 |
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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