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North Myrtle Beach, SC Road Trips

North Myrtle Beach, SC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from North Myrtle Beach, SC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

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Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

273.6 mi

Anderson, SC

Quickest Drive

30m

Myrtle Beach, SC

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Trips from North Myrtle Beach, SC

Driving from North Myrtle Beach, SC

Expect an average of 87 miles and about 1h 53m behind the wheel when leaving North Myrtle Beach, SC. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 249 miles (4h 56m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from North Myrtle Beach, SC are Spartanburg, SC (248.6 mi, 4h 56m), Hanahan, SC (115.9 mi, 2h 40m), Conway, SC (28.8 mi, 40m), Deerfield Plantation, SC (23.7 mi, 38m), and Myrtle Beach, SC (15.7 mi, 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in SC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 87-mile trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving North Myrtle Beach, SC and 6 routes heading into North Myrtle Beach, SC, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 249 miles.

The longest mapped route from North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 249 miles and takes approximately 4h 56m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from North Myrtle Beach, SC runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 87-mile trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC costs roughly $13 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from North Myrtle Beach, SC include Spartanburg, SC, Hanahan, SC, Conway, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

North Myrtle Beach, SC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

19,343

Median Income

$72,111

Median Home Value

$371,900

Median Age

60.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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