How far is Garden City Beach, SC from Briarcliffe Acres, SC?
The driving distance from Garden City Beach, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City Beach and Briarcliffe Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City Beach and Briarcliffe Acres.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 17
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Continue on North Kings Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn right onto North Gate Road
1178 ft · 52 sec · North Gate Road
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Turn right onto Cabana Road
2975 ft · 2 min · Cabana Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cabana Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City Beach and Briarcliffe Acres.
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.
Highway 17
Continue on Highway 17
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Garden City Beach and Sunny near Briarcliffe Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City Beach to Briarcliffe Acres?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Myrtle Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Garden City Beach and 12.3 miles from Briarcliffe Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City Beach and Sunny near Briarcliffe Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City Beach and Briarcliffe Acres. Straight-line distance: 20.88 mi (33.61 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 Briarcliffe Acres
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7848900, -78.7425200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cabana Road (-78.742387, 33.787031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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