Origin
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Morning in Briarcliffe Acres on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Garden City Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Colon Freld
Garden City Beach, SC
Kate Strilchuk
Trip Overview
Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Garden City Beach, SC is 25.2 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Highway 17, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect if you're looking for a quick transfer between nearby coastal areas. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads, so expect typical coastal traffic, especially during peak seasons. Consider this trip for a simple relocation or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 | 16.8 mi | 21m |
| North Kings Highway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Garden City Connector | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cabana Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| US 17 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Waccamaw Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 17
— 16.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliffe Acres, SC and Garden City Beach, SC.
1
Start on Cabana Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabana Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Gate Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
6
Continue on US 17
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Garden City Connector
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Garden City Connector
8
Enter roundabout onto Garden City Connector
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
Garden City Connector
9
Continue on Garden City Connector
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden City Connector
10
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 17 Business
11
Turn left onto S-26-51
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Atlantic Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto S-26-155
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Waccamaw Drive
13
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Gate Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 17 / Highway 17
Turn straight onto US 17 / Highway 17 toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Garden City Connector
Turn left onto Garden City Connector
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Garden City Connector
Enter roundabout onto Garden City Connector
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 17 Business
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Garden City Beach, SC
Morning in Garden City Beach on Sunday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a 16.8-mile stretch on Highway 17 without significant interruptions, offering a consistent pace. The route incorporates Highway 17, North Kings Highway, and US Highway 17 Bypass South, indicating a mix of main arteries common in developed coastal areas. Expect a driving experience that is largely direct and efficient, rather than winding or particularly rural.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Highway 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 17 and North Kings Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Gate Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles (Garden City Connector): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Garden City Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
Georgetown
4.3 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 17
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Highway 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles (Garden City Connector): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Garden City Beach, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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