Origin
Georgetown, SC
Morning in Georgetown on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Georgetown, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, SC
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Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
Georgetown, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC is 37.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Ocean Highway/US 17, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region, primarily in South Carolina. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly on main roads, making it a straightforward and quick transition between two coastal destinations. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a final leg on a longer journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a predominantly highway-based drive, with 46% of the route utilizing main roads like Ocean Highway and US 17. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, meaning it's not a constant sprint on one type of road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 17.4 miles on Ocean Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely shift between more developed stretches and potentially some sections with local traffic, so keep an eye on your surroundings.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 17 Alternate / Church Street.
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 37.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (US 17 Alternate / Church Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.1 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 17 Alternate / Church Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate / Church Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle...
5
37.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
37.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| US 17 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Highway 17 | 7 mi | 8m |
| US 501 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US Highway 17 Bypass South | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highmarket Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ocean Highway
— 17.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on US 17 Alternate; US 521
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highmarket Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Alternate
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
3
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
4
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
5
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
6
Take the exit onto US 17
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
8
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 501 South: Downtown Myrtle Beach
10
Turn straight onto US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto 8th Avenue North
248 ft
·
14 sec
·
8th Avenue North
12
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Kings Highway
13
Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
5th Avenue North
14
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Georgetown, SC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Georgetown, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Myrtle Beach, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:53 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Georgetown, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC covers 37.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Highway, US 17, Highway 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Georgetown, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 17 Alternate / Church Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.1 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Georgetown, SC to Myrtle Beach, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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