Burlington, North Carolina to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.2 miles 272.3 km · straight line
211.5 miles estimated 340.4 km · driving distance
4h 15min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Myrtle Beach is 169.2 miles (272.3 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located S of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.5 miles, taking about 4h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, North Carolina in North Carolina and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina 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 Burlington, North Carolina to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 15min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 6min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 2min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients