Long Island to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

583.4 miles 938.9 km · straight line
722 miles actual route 1162 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$69 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Long Island to Myrtle Beach is 583.4 miles (938.9 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island 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 Long Island to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $69 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM