How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Charleston, SC?
The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Charleston, SC is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
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Start on 6th Avenue South
93 m · 14 sec · 6th 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 14th Avenue South
980 ft · 28 sec · 14th Avenue South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17 South
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Continue on North Kings Highway
3.6 mi · 6 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
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · North Fraser Street
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Continue on North Highway 17
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Highway 17
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Take the exit slight right toward Morrison Drive, East Bay Street
1435 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Morrison Drive
2798 ft · 1 min · Morrison Drive
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Turn straight onto East Bay Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Bay Street
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Turn right onto Calhoun Street
1653 ft · 43 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Meeting Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Meeting Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
12 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Myrtle Beach and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Fraser Street
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
56 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Myrtle Beach to Charleston?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 55.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 63.7 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
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 Myrtle Beach and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Charleston
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 139,714 |
| Coordinates | 32.7765700, -79.9309200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broad Street (-79.930909, 32.776494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
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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