How far is Ridgeland, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Ridgeland, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 194.5 miles (313 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeland and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeland and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on North Jacob Smart Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Jacob Smart Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence
112.4 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 378: Turbeville, Sumter
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 378 East: Turbeville, Lake City, Myrtle Beach
88 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Myrtle Beach Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Turbeville Highway
36.1 mi · 43 min · Turbeville Highway
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Continue on Highway 378
22.9 mi · 32 min · Highway 378
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Continue on Wright Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto Church Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Highway 501 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 501 East
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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 Ridgeland 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 95 North
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North, US 17: Florence
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Ridgeland to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 194.5 miles (313 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Manning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Ridgeland and 97.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Manning
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 Manning.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeland and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 147.17 mi (236.85 km).
#1 Ridgeland
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 3,868 |
| Coordinates | 32.4807400, -80.9803900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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