Columbus, Ohio to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.3 miles 787.4 km · straight line
588.1 miles actual route 946.5 km · driving distance
11h 48min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
151° SSE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Myrtle Beach is 489.3 miles (787.4 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SSE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.1 miles, taking about 11h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 48min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 10min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 13min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM