How far is Sans Souci, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Sans Souci, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sans Souci and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sans Souci and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Hilltop Avenue
710 ft · 32 sec · Hilltop Avenue
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Turn right onto Edwards Street
107 m · 17 sec · Edwards Street
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Turn left onto Old Bleachery Road
2013 ft · 2 min · Old Bleachery Road
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Turn left onto Cedar Lane Road
1422 ft · 34 sec · Cedar Lane Road
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Buncombe Street
2603 ft · 56 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on West North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West North Street
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway
31.6 mi · 35 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 Sans Souci 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 Sans Souci 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 Sans Souci to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 125 miles from Sans Souci and 131.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.81 one way or $71.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sans Souci and Showers And Thunderstorms near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sans Souci and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 217.99 mi (350.82 km).
#1 Sans Souci
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
| Population | 7,869 |
| Coordinates | 34.8779000, -82.4240100 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $35.81 | $71.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $43.19 | $86.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $50.84 | $101.68 |
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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