Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, 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
30m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
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.
Myrtle Beach, SC
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North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Carolina Bays Parkway, Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Robert Edge Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.9 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 19.9 miles, with most of the trip on Carolina Bays Parkway and Robert M. Grissom Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on Carolina Bays Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Carolina Bays Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Carolina Bays Parkway and Robert M. Grissom Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Turn right onto S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
S-26-358 / 6th Avenue South
Turn left onto S-26-358 / 6th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach along the way.
Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
16.9 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Robert M. Grissom Parkway | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mr. Joe White Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 17 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carolina Bays Parkway
— 10.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
159 ft
·
13 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto S-26-215
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mr. Joe White Avenue
5
Turn right onto S-26-1315
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on S-26-1315
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
8
Merge onto SC 31
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
10
Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Edge Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 17
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Highway 17 South
12
Turn left onto S-26-358
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
S-26-358
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 19.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Carolina Bays Parkway, Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Robert Edge Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.11 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 19.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (S-26-1315 / Robert M. Grissom Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach along the way.
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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