How far is Garden City Beach, SC from Aynor, SC?
The driving distance from Garden City Beach, SC to Aynor, SC is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City Beach and Aynor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City Beach and Aynor.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
92 m · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto South Waccamaw Drive
1668 ft · 53 sec · South Waccamaw Drive
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Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right
1797 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Garden City Connector
1.2 km · 2 min · Garden City Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Garden City Connector
43 m · 4 sec · Garden City Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Garden City Connector
1846 ft · 54 sec · Garden City Connector
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Turn right onto Highway 17
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Socastee, Conway, Surfside Beach
1411 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
11.5 mi · 20 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Cox Ferry Road
134 m · 13 sec · West Cox Ferry Road
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Turn right
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 501 East
1.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
15.7 mi · 22 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
2264 ft · 47 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
571 ft · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City Beach and Aynor.
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.
Church Street
Continue on Church Street
15.7 mi · 00h 22m
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 Garden City Beach and Sunny near Aynor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City Beach to Aynor?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 18.3 miles from Garden City Beach and 18.5 miles from Aynor.
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 5.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City Beach and Sunny near Aynor.
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 Garden City Beach and Aynor. Straight-line distance: 31.54 mi (50.76 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Aynor
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 978 |
| Coordinates | 33.9998900, -79.1994900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Street (-79.199472, 33.999972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 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 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
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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