How far is Walterboro, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Walterboro, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walterboro and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walterboro and Myrtle Beach.
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Start on the route
2795 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Bells Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bells Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Florence
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Walterboro 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
Merge slight left
77.3 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Walterboro and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walterboro to Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turbeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Walterboro and 80.2 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walterboro and Clear near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Turbeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sumter City Hall
Turbeville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turbeville.
Kingstree
Florence
Camden
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walterboro and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 116.19 mi (186.99 km).
#1 Walterboro
City in South Carolina
| Population | 5,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.9051700, -80.6667700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
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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