Myrtle Beach to Smyrna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.7 miles 741.5 km · straight line
552.9 miles estimated 889.8 km · driving distance
11h 7min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from Smyrna?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to Smyrna is 460.7 miles (741.5 km) as the crow flies. Smyrna is located WNW of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.9 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Smyrna in Tennessee.

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. 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 Myrtle Beach and Smyrna. 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 Myrtle Beach to Smyrna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 7min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 20min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 34min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & Smyrna

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
Smyrna
35.98°N, 86.52°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients