How far is Spartanburg, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
249.67 mi
04h 56m
Flight
201.28 mi
323.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.28 mi
Kilometers
323.93 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.67 mi
Kilometers
401.8 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-18T04:03
Arrive North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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
Camden
SC

City in South Carolina

From Spartanburg
124.8 mi
02h 28m
To North Myrtle Beach
124.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and North Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Palmetto Street

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 East: North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Veterans Highway

    26.3 mi · 30 min · Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1826 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 17 South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and North 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.3 mi · 33%
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 32%
East Palmetto Street
43 mi · 17%
Veterans Highway
26.3 mi · 11%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 2%
Carolina Bays Parkway
5.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
02h 28m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to North Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Spartanburg and 124.9 miles from North Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Camden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Camden, 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 Camden.

RAIL

Camden

2 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

49 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

78 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 201.28 mi (323.93 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
North Myrtle Beach

#2 North Myrtle Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.35 L · about $34.90
Round trip
$69.79
17.62 gal · 66.7 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.90 $69.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.02 $78.04
Premium $4.78 $42.09 $84.19
Diesel $5.62 $49.55 $99.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and North Myrtle Beach. The current time is 04:03:17.

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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.