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

The driving distance from York, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
219.29 mi
03h 41m
Flight
161.82 mi
260.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.82 mi
Kilometers
260.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.29 mi
Kilometers
352.92 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Myrtle Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
Pine Ridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From York
95.8 mi
01h 50m
To Myrtle Beach
123.5 mi
01h 50m

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 5 mph W
Destination
Myrtle Beach Weather
SC
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Overnight
Using Red Hill as the closest live forecast in the Horry County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Congress Street

    17 m · 8 sec · North Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Liberty Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old York Road

    855 ft · 22 sec · Old York Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alexander Love Highway

    805 ft · 10 sec · Alexander Love Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Heckle Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Anderson Road

    8.6 mi · 10 min · South Anderson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Catawba River Road

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Catawba River Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    153 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Texaco Road

    148 m · 12 sec · Texaco Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lancaster Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  22. 22

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  24. 24

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    15.1 mi · 21 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Harry Byrd Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Byrd Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1258 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South Governor Williams Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Governor Williams Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on West Lucas Street

    4.6 mi · 8 min · West Lucas Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Church Street

    638 ft · 21 sec · South Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Cheves Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Cheves Street

  31. 31

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

    18.9 mi · 25 min · East Palmetto Street

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    41.9 mi · 55 min

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North

    76 m · 15 sec · 8th Avenue North

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Kings Highway

    1443 ft · 41 sec · North Kings Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North

  38. 38

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Palmetto Street
63.9 mi · 29%
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 9%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 8%
West Bobo Newsome Highway
15.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 5%
Catawba River Road
8.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Palmetto Street

Continue straight

41.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Ridge
01h 50m from York
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving York 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 York to Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Pine Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from York and 123.5 miles from Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Florence

43 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Camden

46 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

73 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 161.82 mi (260.42 km).

York

#1 York

City in South Carolina

Population8,637
Coordinates34.9943000, -81.2420200
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Beach

#2 Myrtle Beach

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

Population35,555
Coordinates33.6890600, -78.8866900
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: North Congress Street (-81.241909, 34.994246)
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.29 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
15.48 gal · 58.58 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.78 $36.98 $73.96
Diesel $5.62 $43.53 $87.06

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 York and Myrtle Beach. The current time is 02:50:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.