Huntsville, Alabama to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

445.6 miles 717.2 km · straight line
534.8 miles estimated 860.6 km · driving distance
10h 45min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Myrtle Beach is 445.6 miles (717.2 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located E of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534.8 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 45min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 54min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 13min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients