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

400.5 miles 644.6 km · straight line
480.6 miles estimated 773.5 km · driving distance
9h 40min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Florida from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Melbourne, Florida to Myrtle Beach is 400.5 miles (644.6 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located NNE of Melbourne, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 480.6 miles, taking about 9h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Melbourne, Florida in Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida to Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 40min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 36min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 11min $58–$168* Comfort

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Florida
28.08°N, 80.61°W
America/New_York
6m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients