North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m via Highway 17 and Ocean Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a convenient option for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Consider this route if you prefer a straightforward journey with minimal complexity.
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 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Fraser Street
50.3 mi
1h 4m
Highway 17
22.3 mi
27m
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi
25m
Mark Clark Expressway
9.2 mi
11m
North Kings Highway
3.6 mi
6m
US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi
6m
Long Point Road
2.8 mi
5m
Rivers Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
North Fraser Street
— 50.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Hanahan, SC.
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Start on S-26-358
304 ft·13 sec·6th Avenue South
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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
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At end of road, turn left onto US 17
3.2 mi·6 min·US Highway 17 South
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Continue on US 17
3.6 mi·6 min·North Kings Highway
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Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi·15 min·Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, GeorgetownUse the left / straight lanes.
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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.
9
Continue on US 17
17 mi·25 min·Ocean Highway
10
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
50 mi·1 hr 4 min·North Fraser Street
Use the straight lane.
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Turn right onto Long Point Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Long Point Road
14
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97
156 ft·3 sec·Long Point Road
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Continue on State Road S-10-97
1.6 mi·3 min·Long Point Road
16
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 526 West: North Charleston
17
Merge onto I 526
9.2 mi·11 min·Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 18BToward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn slight right onto US 52; US 78
1.9 mi·3 min·Rivers Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto S-10-405
0.4 mi·54 sec·Murray Drive
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
S-10-405
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 40m estimated drive time, departing in the morning or early afternoon from North Myrtle Beach, SC, should allow ample time to reach Hanahan, SC, before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave, especially before any longer stretches. Pay attention to changing speed limits as you move from highway to local roads, particularly during the 50.3-mile section on North Fraser Street.
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 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.3 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 25 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 22m 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 Hanahan, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from North 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 50.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 113.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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50.5 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 17 / North Fraser Street
Turn left onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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102 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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104.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge onto I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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113.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.12 one way
$36.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.82
$39.63
premium
$4.70
$21.45
$42.90
diesel
$5.61
$25.59
$51.18
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: 40.6 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
34.8
0
$12.17
$5.56
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.23
$7.42
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
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night
in North Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hanahan, SC
Late night
in Hanahan on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Georgetown, SC
58 mi in
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
31 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 40m 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$10
near mile 103.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of Highway 17 and Ocean Highway, which can offer higher speeds, interspersed with more local road sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 50.3 miles on North Fraser Street, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions and speed limits. As you progress, the drive transitions between more open highway and potentially more built-up areas, requiring your attention to local conditions.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.3 mi on North Fraser Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near US 17 / Highway 17.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
North Myrtle Beach is a small town in South Carolina with approximately 15,000 residents. North Myrtle Beach proudly has two claims to fame. It is the birthplace of South Carolina's state dance, the shag. It is also the hometown of Vanna White of "Wheel of Fortune" fame.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.3 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: at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.5 miles (US 17 / North Fraser Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 102 miles (State Road S-10-97 / Long Point Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Hanahan, SC before heading back.
