How far is Hanahan, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Hanahan, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.21 mi
02h 42m
Flight
99.21 mi
159.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.21 mi
Kilometers
187.02 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hanahan
Sat, Apr 18, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanahan
2026-04-18T03:53
Arrive North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanahan
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Georgetown
SC

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

From Hanahan
58.1 mi
01h 21m
To North Myrtle Beach
58.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanahan and North Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan and North Myrtle Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Drive

    2189 ft · 1 min · Murray Drive

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Rivers Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park

    51 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Long Point Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

    1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 17

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 17

  20. 20

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 17 South

    3.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17 South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 14th Avenue South

    980 ft · 33 sec · 14th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hillside Drive South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hillside Drive South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    93 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanahan and North Myrtle Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Point Road
52.8 mi · 45%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 15%
Highway 17
15.2 mi · 13%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.22 mi · 8%
US 17 North
7.13 mi · 6%
North Kings Highway
3.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Point Road

Continue straight

49.4 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 21m from Hanahan
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hanahan and Mostly Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanahan to North Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Hanahan and 58.1 miles from North Myrtle Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hanahan and Mostly Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Georgetown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Georgetown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.

RAIL

Kingstree

59 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

86 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Florence

101 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Dillon

116 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanahan and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.66 km).

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#1 Hanahan

City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
North Myrtle Beach

#2 North Myrtle Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanahan (-80.02203, 32.91851)
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $16.24
Round trip
$32.48
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.24 $32.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.78 $19.59 $39.18
Diesel $5.62 $23.06 $46.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanahan and North Myrtle Beach. The current time is 03:53:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.