Detroit to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.4 miles 1027.4 km · straight line
802.5 miles actual route 1291.5 km · driving distance
15h 41min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Detroit to Myrtle Beach is 638.4 miles (1027.4 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SSE of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.5 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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. 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 41min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 49min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 23min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM