Origin
Surfside Beach, SC
Night in Surfside Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Surfside Beach, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Surfside Beach, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Surfside Beach to Myrtle Beach, you are in for a quick, 8.3-mile trip that takes approximately 17 minutes. This short jaunt is perfect for a day trip, as it requires minimal planning and only about $1 in fuel costs. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than interstates, keeping the pace relaxed and steady. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of South Carolina, the transition between them is seamless. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an easy connection between these two coastal communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 Business | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| Surfside Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17 Business
— 7.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on Surfside Drive
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Surfside Drive
2
Continue on Surfside Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Surfside Drive
3
Turn right onto US 17 Business
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
US 17 Business
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn right
159 ft
·
13 sec
5
At end of road, turn right
69 ft
·
5 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 17 Business
Turn right onto US 17 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Night in Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
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
1 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
15m 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 an open highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you will stay off the interstates for the entire duration of the trip. The route relies exclusively on Surfside Drive, which offers no long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Because this is entirely a local driving experience, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic conditions. It lacks the monotony of a long-haul interstate drive, instead requiring your full attention as you navigate through the local landscape.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on US 17 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 Business and Surfside Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 17 Business.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Surfside Beach, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 15m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 17 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
28 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
17 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Surfside Beach, SC
Full guide →Surfside Beach is a coastal town located in the Grand Strand region of South Carolina's northern coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on US 17 Business. 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 0.6 miles (US 17 Business): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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