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

The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Conway, SC is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.74 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.16 mi
34.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Myrtle Beach
2026-04-18T03:50
Arrive Conway
Sat, Apr 18, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Myrtle Beach
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Myrtle Beach
SC

Coastal city in South Carolina, United States

From North Myrtle Beach
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To Conway
12.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1822 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 17 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

    1749 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501 North: Carolina Forest, Conway

    3185 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    101 m · 9 sec · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carolina Bays Parkway
16.8 mi · 63%
US 501 North
5.71 mi · 21%
Robert Edge Parkway
1.9 mi · 7%
6th Avenue South
0.65 mi · 2%
US Highway 17 South
0.34 mi · 1%
SC 31 South
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carolina Bays Parkway

Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Myrtle Beach
00h 17m from North Myrtle Beach
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Myrtle Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 12.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach.

RAIL

Kingstree

87 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Dillon

93 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

98 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

112 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Myrtle Beach and Conway. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.05 km).

North Myrtle Beach

#1 North Myrtle Beach

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

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Conway

#2 Conway

City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States

Population26,620
Coordinates33.8360000, -79.0478100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Avenue South (-78.679999, 33.816018)
End: 4th Avenue (-79.047761, 33.835927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $4.78 $4.49 $8.98
Diesel $5.62 $5.29 $10.57

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 North Myrtle Beach and Conway. The current time is 03:50:46.

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.