How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Garden City Beach, SC?
The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Garden City Beach, SC is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 00h 45m.
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.
Coastal city in 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 Garden City Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Garden City Beach.
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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
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 North Myrtle Beach and Garden City Beach.
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.
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 North Myrtle Beach 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 North Myrtle Beach to Garden City Beach?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Myrtle Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 14.4 miles from Garden City Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Garden City Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Myrtle Beach
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 Myrtle Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Myrtle Beach and Garden City Beach. Straight-line distance: 24.98 mi (40.2 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 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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