Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Myrtle 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
30m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 16.2 miles between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach is a quick journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because this is a short, local trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a very budget-friendly transit. You will navigate primarily via Hillside Drive South, 14th Avenue South, and Highway 17 South as you move through the Southeast region. Whether you are heading south for a change of scenery or commuting between these two coastal hubs, this straightforward path offers a convenient connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kings Highway | 11.3 mi | 20m |
| US Highway 17 South | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Hillside Drive South | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 14th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Kings Highway
— 11.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Myrtle Beach, 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
Continue on US 17 Business
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
8
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
9
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — 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
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, with the longest continuous segment being zero miles on Hillside Drive South. Because you are constantly navigating local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. It is an ideal route if you prefer staying off major freeways and navigating the pulse of the local coastal corridor.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on North Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South.
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 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (14th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on North Kings Highway. 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 15.2 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Myrtle 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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