Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Deerfield Plantation, SC
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Trip Overview
This 23.7-mile drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC, to Deerfield Plantation, SC, is a quick trip that can be completed in just 38 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes Highway 17 and North Kings Highway, with about 70% of the journey on main highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this short hop is very budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within South Carolina for the entire journey. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| North Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 17 South | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Dick Pond Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Drive South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crooked Pine Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| 14th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 17
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC.
1
Start on S-26-358
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto S-26-521
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive South
3
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
14th Avenue South
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 17 South
5
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
6
Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
8
Continue on US 17
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 17
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
10
Keep slight left at fork
174 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
11
Turn left onto SC 544
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dick Pond Road
12
Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
13
Continue on Crooked Pine Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Crooked Pine Drive
14
Turn slight right onto Crooked Pine Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crooked Pine Drive
15
Turn right onto Buck Drive
224 ft
·
9 sec
·
Buck Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Buck Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South
Turn left onto S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
14th Avenue South
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beac...
7
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Deerfield Plantation, SC
Late night in Deerfield Plantation on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
24 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
38m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this journey. You'll spend approximately 70% of your time on main roads like Highway 17 and US Highway 17 South. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.3 miles on Highway 17, allowing for a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates North Kings Highway, offering a slight variation. The character of the drive is direct and functional, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Highway 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 17 and North Kings Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (14th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Deerfield Plantation, SC, road signs point toward Georgetown, Garden City Beach and Socastee.
Georgetown
7.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 17
Garden City Beach
21.4 mi in
|
~33m
Socastee
21.4 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 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 0.1 miles (S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (14th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deerfield Plantation, 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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