Myrtle Beach to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1902.3 miles 3061.5 km · straight line
2165.1 miles actual route 3484.4 km · driving distance
38h 59min estimated drive time
$208 - $256 estimated fuel cost
~4h 20min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from Phoenix?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to Phoenix is 1902.3 miles (3061.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2165.1 miles, taking about 38h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 20min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Myrtle Beach and Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 59min $208 - $256 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 47min $173–$325* Budget
Train ~50h 41min $260–$758* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 634 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 159 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM