Fort Lauderdale to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

528.1 miles 849.9 km · straight line
633.7 miles estimated 1019.9 km · driving distance
12h 45min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Myrtle Beach is 528.1 miles (849.9 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.7 miles, taking about 12h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 45min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 18min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 35min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients