Jacksonville, Florida to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

283 miles 455.5 km · straight line
357 miles actual route 574.5 km · driving distance
6h 51min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Myrtle Beach is 283 miles (455.5 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located NE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 357 miles, taking about 6h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 51min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 13min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM