How far is Aynor, SC from Garden City Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Aynor, SC to Garden City Beach, SC is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aynor and Garden City Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aynor and Garden City Beach.
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Start on Elm Street
571 ft · 22 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 8th Avenue
2264 ft · 48 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 17
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Turn left onto Garden City Connector
1944 ft · 55 sec · Garden City Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Garden City Connector
23 m · 2 sec · Garden City Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Garden City Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · Garden City Connector
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Turn right
1726 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Waccamaw Drive
1668 ft · 48 sec · South Waccamaw Drive
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
92 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aynor and Garden City Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
17.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Aynor and Sunny near Garden City Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aynor to Garden City Beach?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Aynor and 18.1 miles from Garden City Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aynor and Sunny near Garden City Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Red Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aynor and Garden City Beach. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 km).
#1 Aynor
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 978 |
| Coordinates | 33.9998900, -79.1994900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City Beach
Garden City Beach is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5737800, -79.0025300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City Beach (-79.00253, 33.57378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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