Myrtle Beach to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.9 miles 603.4 km · straight line
443.7 miles actual route 714.1 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from Washington DC?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to Washington DC is 374.9 miles (603.4 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NNE of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.7 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $35–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM