How far is Saxon, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.37 mi
04h 05m
Flight
196.52 mi
316.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.52 mi
Kilometers
316.27 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.37 mi
Kilometers
394.88 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Saxon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saxon
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saxon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Saxon
119.6 mi
02h 02m
To Myrtle Beach
125.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Thursday
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saxon and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    2084 ft · 2 min · Front Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Powell Mill Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Powell Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto W O Ezell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 East: Columbia

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
86.4 mi · 35%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 33%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 28%
Powell Mill Road
1.54 mi · 1%
W O Ezell Boulevard
1.19 mi
Front Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 02m from Saxon
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saxon and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saxon to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 245.4 miles (394.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Saxon and 125.8 miles from Myrtle Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.30 one way or $68.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saxon and Sunny near Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lugoff, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lugoff.

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 196.52 mi (316.27 km).

Saxon

#1 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-81.967206, 34.961155)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.78 L · about $34.30
Round trip
$68.60
17.32 gal · 65.56 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.30 $68.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.36 $76.71
Premium $4.78 $41.38 $82.75
Diesel $5.62 $48.70 $97.41

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saxon and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 01:08:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.