How far is Valley Falls, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Valley Falls, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.98 mi
04h 06m
Flight
198.57 mi
319.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.57 mi
Kilometers
319.57 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.98 mi
Kilometers
400.7 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 12:21 PM EST
Return by in Valley Falls
Fri, Nov 6, 4:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Falls
2026-11-06T08:14
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 12:21 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Falls
9:00 PM EST
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 Valley Falls
121.6 mi
02h 03m
To Myrtle Beach
127.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Friday
Using Forestbrook as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Lolo Road

    884 ft · 41 sec · Lolo Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Street

    836 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Falls Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Valley Falls Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 585 North, US 176 West: Inman

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Pine Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 85 South: Greenville

    1256 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, I 26 West: Columbia, Asheville

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 26 East: Columbia

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 East
89.8 mi · 36%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 32%
West Palmetto Street
67.7 mi · 27%
Valley Falls Road
1.31 mi · 1%
I 85 South
1.21 mi
North Pine Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 East

Merge slight left

88.8 mi · 01h 37m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
198.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 03m from Valley Falls
Leave By
8:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 121.6 miles from Valley Falls and 127.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Valley Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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.

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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 Valley Falls and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 198.57 mi (319.57 km).

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#1 Valley Falls

Valley Falls is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0159500, -81.9748300
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-81.974802, 35.016072)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.26 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.78
17.58 gal · 66.52 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $31.89 $63.78
Mid-grade $4.08 $35.85 $71.71
Premium $4.49 $39.45 $78.90
Diesel $5.73 $50.37 $100.73

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Falls and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 08:14:18.

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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.