The drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 56.5 miles on US 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.48 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.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 105.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 105.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Ocean Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.5 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 20 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 56.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Ocean Highway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 105.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 / Johnnie Dodds Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Turn right onto SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 17: Georgetown
Navigation decision point
Exit 30
Toward US 17: Georgetown
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 17 / Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Merge onto US 17 / Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|US 17 / North Fraser Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / North Fraser Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
77.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
Myrtle Beach
77.5 mi in|~1h 45m|via US 17
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 17
56.5 mi
1h 11m
Ocean Highway
17.4 mi
25m
Highway 17
15.2 mi
20m
Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
3.7 mi
6m
North Kings Highway
3.7 mi
6m
US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi
6m
Church Street
1.3 mi
2m
Chuck Dawley Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 56.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on this road
76 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto SC 703
237 ft·9 sec·Coleman Boulevard
3
Turn left onto I 526 Bus
1.3 mi·2 min·Chuck Dawley Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·49 sec
Exit 30Toward US 17: Georgetown
5
Merge onto US 17
3.7 mi·6 min·Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 17
49 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 17
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
445 ft·5 sec·North Fraser Street
8
Merge onto US 17
1.3 mi·2 min·Church Street
9
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi·25 sec·L. H. Siau Bridge
10
Continue on US 17
17 mi·25 min·Ocean Highway
11
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi·4 min·Highway 17
12
Take the exit onto US 17
7.1 mi·8 min·US 17
Toward US 17 North: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle BeachUse the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 17
1.2 mi·1 min·US Highway 17 Bypass South
14
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 17 Bypass South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 17
3.7 mi·6 min·North Kings Highway
16
Continue on US 17
3.2 mi·6 min·US Highway 17 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi·33 sec·14th Avenue South
18
Turn left onto S-26-360
0.9 mi·2 min·Hillside Drive South
19
Turn right onto S-26-358
304 ft·8 sec·6th Avenue South
20
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, SC
This is one driving day of about 105.4 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 56.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Mount Pleasant, SC
· 1h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Myrtle Beach
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.6
0
$11.07
$5.06
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.22
$4.22
EV Truck/SUV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Mount Pleasant, SC
Morning
in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning
in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Georgetown, SC
53 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
3 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 27m 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 Mount Pleasant, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 52.7 miles from Mount Pleasant, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.48 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 105.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (SC 703 / Coleman Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 17 / Johnnie Dodds Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Pleasant, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
