Myrtle Beach, SC to Hollywood, SC is 116.8 miles and takes about 2h 46m via Ocean Highway and Highway 17, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This southeastern South Carolina drive stays within the same region, offering a straightforward trip. Expect a local feel for most of the drive, making it a good option if you prefer to avoid extensive highway time. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is easily manageable for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Fraser Street
56 mi
1h 14m
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi
25m
Highway 17
14.4 mi
16m
Savannah Highway
11.9 mi
19m
State Highway 162
6.8 mi
11m
North Highway 17
4.2 mi
6m
US 501
1.9 mi
3m
Church Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 56 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Hollywood, SC.
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Start on this road
69 ft·9 sec·this road
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Turn left
159 ft·13 sec
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At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft·21 sec·6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi·46 sec·6th Avenue North
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At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft·6 sec·Alder Street
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Turn left onto US 501
1.9 mi·3 min·US 501
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 17 South: GeorgetownUse the right lane.
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Merge onto US 17
3.7 mi·4 min·Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi·1 min·US Highway 17 Bypass South
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Continue on US 17
11 mi·12 min·Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 17
17 mi·25 min·Ocean Highway
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Continue on US 17
0.3 mi·25 sec·L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on US 17
1.4 mi·2 min·Church Street
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Turn left onto US 17
56 mi·1 hr 14 min·North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 17
4.2 mi·6 min·North Highway 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 17
0.1 mi·15 sec·Septima P. Clark Parkway
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Continue on US 17
0.1 mi·13 sec·Spring Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Spring Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Spring Street
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·20 sec·this road
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Merge onto US 17
12 mi·19 min·Savannah Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
320 ft·10 sec
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Continue on SC 162
6.8 mi·11 min·State Highway 162
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Arrive at destination
SC 162
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, leaving in the morning gives you plenty of time to reach Hollywood, SC. Since the drive is under 3 hours and only requires one stop, you have flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan your stop accordingly. The route's profile suggests a local, turn-heavy experience, so be prepared for varied speed limits and potential traffic, especially through populated areas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Myrtle Beach, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 116.8 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Fraser Street for about 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
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2.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 17 South: Georgetown
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2.6 mi into trip|~5m in|US 17 / Highway 17
Merge onto US 17 / Highway 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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37.3 mi into trip|~52m in|US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.26 one way
$36.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.97
$39.94
premium
$4.70
$21.62
$43.23
diesel
$5.61
$25.79
$51.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.22
$4.67
EV Truck/SUV
46.7
0
$16.35
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night
in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hollywood, SC
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 46m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 25% of your time on highways, with the remaining 75% on surface roads. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 56 miles on North Fraser Street. Expect frequent intersections and turns as you navigate local routes, especially as you transition away from highway sections.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56 mi on North Fraser Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 17 Business / North Kings Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 116.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 116.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56 miles on North Fraser Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alder Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollywood, SC before heading back.
