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

The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
122.37 mi
02h 23m
Flight
99.21 mi
159.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.37 mi
Kilometers
196.93 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanahan
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in North Myrtle Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Myrtle Beach
2026-04-18T02:23
Arrive Hanahan
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Myrtle Beach
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 North Myrtle Beach
58 mi
01h 11m
To Hanahan
64.4 mi
01h 11m

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
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    93 m · 14 sec · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillside Drive South

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hillside Drive South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 14th Avenue South

    980 ft · 28 sec · 14th Avenue South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17 South

    3.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 17 South

  5. 5

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Highway 17

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Highway 17

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 17 Bypass South

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 17

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 17

  9. 9

    Continue on Ocean Highway

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Fraser Street

    50.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Fraser Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Point Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Long Point Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston

    2953 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rivers Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Murray Drive

    1976 ft · 54 sec · Murray Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Fraser Street
50.3 mi · 41%
Highway 17
22.3 mi · 18%
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 14%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.23 mi · 8%
North Kings Highway
3.58 mi · 3%
US Highway 17 South
3.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Fraser Street

Turn left onto North Fraser Street

50.3 mi · 01h 04m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgetown
01h 11m from North Myrtle Beach
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Hanahan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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 58 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 64.4 miles from Hanahan.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.11 one way or $34.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 North Myrtle Beach and Hanahan. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.66 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
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#2 Hanahan

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

Population28,280
Coordinates32.9185100, -80.0220300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Avenue South (-78.679999, 33.816018)
End: Murray Drive (-80.022036, 32.91852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.35 L · about $17.11
Round trip
$34.22
8.64 gal · 32.7 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.11 $34.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.13 $38.27
Premium $4.78 $20.64 $41.28
Diesel $5.62 $24.30 $48.59

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 Hanahan. The current time is 02:23:27.

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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.