How far is Mount Pleasant, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.39 mi
02h 27m
Flight
98.23 mi
158.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.23 mi
Kilometers
158.08 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.39 mi
Kilometers
169.61 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T03:54
Arrive North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant
52.7 mi
01h 13m
To North Myrtle Beach
52.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 Mount Pleasant and North Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coleman Boulevard

    72 m · 10 sec · Coleman Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 17: Georgetown

    1804 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street

    136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 17

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17

  12. 12

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

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 17

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 17

  15. 15

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Kings Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 17 South

    3.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17 South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 14th Avenue South

    980 ft · 33 sec · 14th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hillside Drive South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hillside Drive South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue South

    93 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
53.1 mi · 50%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 17%
Highway 17
15.2 mi · 14%
US 17 North
7.13 mi · 7%
North Kings Highway
3.66 mi · 3%
US Highway 17 South
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Johnnie Dodds Boulevard

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 13m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to North Myrtle Beach?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 52.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 52.7 miles from North Myrtle Beach.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 98.23 mi (158.08 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.

Population92,799
Coordinates32.7940700, -79.8625900
Altitude3
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: Mount Pleasant (-79.86259, 32.79407)
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.47
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.73 $29.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.48 $32.95
Premium $4.78 $17.77 $35.55
Diesel $5.62 $20.92 $41.84

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 Mount Pleasant and North Myrtle Beach. The current time is 03:54:10.

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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.