Birmingham, Alabama to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

455.6 miles 733.2 km · straight line
546.7 miles estimated 879.8 km · driving distance
11h 0min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Myrtle Beach is 455.6 miles (733.2 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located E of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.7 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, Alabama and Myrtle Beach. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, Alabama to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 0min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 12min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 27min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients