How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle 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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Continue on North Kings Highway
7.3 mi · 13 min · North Kings Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Kings Highway
2062 ft · 1 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
61 m · 11 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle 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.
North Kings Highway
Continue on North Kings Highway
7.29 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle 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 Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Briarcliffe Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 8.4 miles from Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Mostly Sunny near Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliffe Acres
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 Briarcliffe Acres.
Dillon
Wilmington, NC
Kingstree
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 14.76 mi (23.76 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 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kings Highway (-78.887105, 33.689329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
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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