Dayton to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.8 miles 823.7 km · straight line
614.2 miles estimated 988.4 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
143° SE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Dayton to Myrtle Beach is 511.8 miles (823.7 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 614.2 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio 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. 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients