How far is North Charleston, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from North Charleston, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Charleston and North Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Charleston and North Myrtle Beach.
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Start on Rivers Avenue
1667 ft · 30 sec · Rivers Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Carner Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Carner Avenue
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Continue on Meeting Street Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Meeting Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 17 North: Mount Pleasant
2032 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
49.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Fraser Street
136 m · 6 sec · North Fraser Street
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Merge slight left onto Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 17
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Take the exit straight toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
7.1 mi · 8 min
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17 South
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Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
980 ft · 33 sec · 14th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Hillside Drive South
1.5 km · 2 min · Hillside Drive South
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue South
93 m · 8 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleston and North Myrtle 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.
US 17 North
Continue straight
49.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston to North Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 56.9 miles from North Charleston and 56.9 miles from North Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Charleston 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
Kingstree
Charleston, South Carolina
Florence
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Charleston and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 99.99 mi (160.92 km).
#1 North Charleston
The second most populous city in Charleston County, South Carolina.
| Population | 118,752 |
| Coordinates | 32.8546200, -79.9748100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Myrtle Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 17,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8160100, -78.6800200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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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