Origin
Hanahan, SC
Morning in Hanahan on Saturday
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6:59 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Hanahan, SC to North 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
2h 42m
Distance
116.2 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanahan, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, Ocean Highway, Highway 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.4 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
58.1 miles from Hanahan, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 116.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Ocean Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.4 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Ocean Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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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.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Long Point Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
9
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Histo...
7
88.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanahan, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs point toward Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park and Myrtle Beach.
Pinckney National Historic Site
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Palmetto Island County Park
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Myrtle Beach
88.3 mi in
|
~2h
|
via US 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 57.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Highway 17 | 15.2 mi | 20m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| North Kings Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 17 South | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Long Point Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Rivers Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanahan, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on S-10-405
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Drive
2
Turn slight left onto US 52; US 78
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Rivers Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 526
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward Long Point Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto State Road S-10-97
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
8
Enter roundabout onto State Road S-10-97
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Long Point Road
9
Continue on State Road S-10-97
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17
11
Continue on US 17
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 17
Use the left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
445 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Fraser Street
13
Merge onto US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
14
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
15
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
16
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 17
17
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.
18
Continue on US 17
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
19
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 17
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
21
Continue on US 17
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 17 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
14th Avenue South
23
Turn left onto S-26-360
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive South
24
Turn right onto S-26-358
304 ft
·
8 sec
·
6th Avenue South
25
Arrive at destination
S-26-358
Trip Plan
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 58.1 miles from Hanahan, SC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Myrtle Beach, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hanahan, 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 Hanahan, SC
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Hanahan, 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 US 17 for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Hanahan, SC · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Hanahan, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Myrtle Beach, SC
The final approach into North Myrtle Beach, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Myrtle Beach, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.17 one way
$36.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.66 | $51.31 |
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: 40.7 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 | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
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.
Destination
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°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
29 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
2h 42m 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 Hanahan, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Ocean Highway, Highway 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Hanahan, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.17 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 526 / Mark Clark Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hanahan, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs point toward Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park and Myrtle Beach.
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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