Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Georgetown, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is 37.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Ocean Highway/US 17, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, primarily in South Carolina. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on main roads, making it a straightforward and quick transition between two coastal destinations. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a final leg on a longer journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| US 17 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Highway 17 | 7 mi | 8m |
| US 501 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highmarket Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Start on US 17 Alternate; US 521
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate
Continue on US 17
Continue on US 17
Continue on US 17
Take the exit onto US 17
Continue on US 17
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 501
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Georgetown, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate / Church Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Georgetown on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a predominantly highway-based drive, with 46% of the route utilizing main roads like Ocean Highway and US 17. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, meaning it's not a constant sprint on one type of road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 17.4 miles on Ocean Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely shift between more developed stretches and potentially some sections with local traffic, so keep an eye on your surroundings.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 17 Alternate / Church Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 17 Alternate / Church Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.1 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Georgetown, known for being a historic seaport, is nestled between Myrtle Beach and Charleston in South Carolina. It was established in 1732, making it the state’s third oldest city, behind Charleston and Beaufort. The waterfront city is inhabited by many museums, shops, restaurants, and historic attractions. It is best seen by walking and boat tours.
Myrtle Beach is a major tourist destination and the central focus of the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina. It is widely known for its wide beaches, numerous golf courses, seafood restaurants, and outlet-style shopping, as well as one of the highest concentrations of miniature golf courses you'll find anywhere. A popular spring break destination, Myrtle Beach is heavily developed and crowded, in contrast to other Southern beaches, such as the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and attracts a lot of tourists from other Southern states or "Snowbirds" from the North, who may own a condominium or timeshare along the coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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