Myrtle Beach to West Palm Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

486.8 miles 783.5 km · straight line
584.2 miles estimated 940.2 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Myrtle Beach from West Palm Beach?

The distance from Myrtle Beach to West Palm Beach is 486.8 miles (783.5 km) as the crow flies. West Palm Beach is located S of Myrtle Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584.2 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Myrtle Beach in South Carolina and West Palm Beach in Florida.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Myrtle Beach and West Palm 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 Myrtle Beach to West Palm Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 10min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Myrtle Beach & West Palm Beach

Quick Facts

Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
West Palm Beach
26.72°N, 80.05°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients