How far is Loris, SC from Garden City Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Loris, SC to Garden City Beach, SC is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loris and Garden City Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris and Garden City Beach.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1459 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bryant Street
3054 ft · 1 min · Bryant Street
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Continue on Red Bluff Road
10.5 mi · 18 min · Red Bluff Road
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Continue on Highway 31
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 31
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Turn right onto Highway 90
2233 ft · 44 sec · Highway 90
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Turn left
2191 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Veterans Highway
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Continue on William H. Alford Bridge
1185 ft · 22 sec · William H. Alford Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on William H. Alford Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · William H. Alford Bridge
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Merge slight left onto North Kings Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto Highway 17
11.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 17
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Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on Highway 17
5.2 mi · 6 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 Loris and Garden City Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 17
Turn straight onto Highway 17
11.6 mi · 00h 15m
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 Loris 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 Loris to Garden City Beach?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Briarcliffe Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Loris and 21.9 miles from Garden City Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loris and Sunny near Garden City Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliffe Acres
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 Briarcliffe Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loris and Garden City Beach. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).
#1 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.86 | $13.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
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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