Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in North Myrtle Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
122.4 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
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6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Dominik Gryzbon
Hanahan, SC
Junior Bastos
Trip Overview
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillside Drive South, 14th Avenue South, Highway 17 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.59 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 122.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillside Drive South 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is easy. At 2h 23m 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Drive South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Kings Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ocean Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hillside Drive South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Hanahan, SC.
1
Start on 6th Avenue South
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto Hillside Drive South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive South
3
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
14th Avenue South
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 17 South
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 17 South
5
Continue on North Kings Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
6
Turn straight onto Highway 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
7
Continue on US Highway 17 Bypass South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
8
Continue on Highway 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 17
9
Continue on Ocean Highway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
10
Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
11
Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
12
Turn left onto North Fraser Street
50 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
North Fraser Street
13
Turn right onto Long Point Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Point Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Point Road
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
Long Point Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Long Point Road
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 526 West: North Charleston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 526 West: North Charleston
17
Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rivers Avenue
20
Turn right onto Murray Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Murray Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
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 61.2 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanahan, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Myrtle Beach, 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC
This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.2 mi from North Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hanahan, SC
The final approach into Hanahan, 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 Hanahan, 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
$19.59 one way
$39.18 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.19 | $54.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Hanahan, SC
Evening in Hanahan on Sunday
Local time
5:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 23m 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillside Drive South, 14th Avenue South, Highway 17 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 miles from North 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 $19.59 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is easy. At 2h 23m 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Hanahan, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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