Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.1 miles 771 km · straight line
580.4 miles actual route 934 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from Philadelphia?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia is 479.1 miles (771 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.4 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia. 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 Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM