Boston, Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

734.4 miles 1181.9 km · straight line
879.2 miles actual route 1415 km · driving distance
17h 36min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach is 734.4 miles (1181.9 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.2 miles, taking about 17h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Myrtle Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 36min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 7min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 53min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM