Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Morning in Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
8:31 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 North Kings Highway, Mr, Robert M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kings Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kings Highway | — | — |
| Mr | — | — |
| Robert M | — | — |
| SC 31 North | — | — |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | — | — |
| Robert Edge Pkwy | — | — |
| Robert Edge Parkway | — | — |
| Highway 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Kings Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
161 ft
·
14 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn left onto Mr. Joe White Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mr. Joe White Avenue
5
Turn right onto Robert M. Grissom Parkway
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
6
Continue on Robert M. Grissom Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert M. Grissom Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
SC 31 North: North Myrtle Beach
8
Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
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 Highway 17 South
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Highway 17 South
12
Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue South
13
Arrive at your destination
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
8:31 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 North Kings Highway, Mr, Robert M. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Myrtle Beach, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Myrtle Beach, SC to North 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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