Houston to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Houston from Myrtle Beach?
The distance from Houston to Myrtle Beach is 1004.8 miles (1617 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located ENE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1146.4 miles, taking about 21h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Myrtle Beach
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator