Daytona Beach to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334 miles 537.6 km · straight line
400.8 miles estimated 645.1 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Myrtle Beach is 334 miles (537.6 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located NNE of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.8 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients