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

The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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
231.27 mi
03h 52m
Flight
194.07 mi
312.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.07 mi
Kilometers
312.33 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.27 mi
Kilometers
372.2 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Woodruff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodruff
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodruff
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 Woodruff
112.7 mi
01h 56m
To Myrtle Beach
118.6 mi
01h 56m

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
1 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 Woodruff and Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1390 ft · 47 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    48 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Laurens Road

    1235 ft · 44 sec · Laurens Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cross Anchor Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Cross Anchor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Evans Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Warley Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Warley Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cheves Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Cheves Street

  12. 12

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

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
79.6 mi · 34%
Cross Anchor Road
74.9 mi · 32%
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 28%
West Evans Street
2.36 mi · 1%
West Cheves Street
1.66 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.29 mi
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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camden
01h 56m from Woodruff
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodruff 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 Woodruff to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.2 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 112.7 miles from Woodruff and 118.6 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodruff and Sunny near 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 Woodruff and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 194.07 mi (312.33 km).

Woodruff

#1 Woodruff

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates34.7395700, -82.0370500
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.037053, 34.739569)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.89 L · about $32.32
Round trip
$64.64
16.32 gal · 61.78 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.32 $64.64
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.14 $72.28
Premium $4.78 $38.99 $77.98
Diesel $5.62 $45.89 $91.78

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 Woodruff and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 02:26:27.

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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.