Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in North Myrtle Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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White Pond, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to White Pond, SC covers 27.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 9 East, SC 9, Carolina Bays Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Highway 9 East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 27.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 9 East and SC 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.9 miles on Highway 9 East.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 9 East is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 9 East and SC 9. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Robert Edge Parkway.
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 27.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1 miles (Robert Edge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Robert Edge Parkway
Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SC 31 North: SC 9, Wilmington
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 31 North: SC 9, Wilmington
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SC 9 / Highway 9 East
Merge onto SC 9 / Highway 9 East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Audie Road
Turn left onto Audie Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and White Pond, SC, road signs point toward Wilmington and Dillon.
Wilmington
2.6 mi in
|
~4m
Dillon
5 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 9 East | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| SC 9 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Audie Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 17 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 9 East
— 11.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and White Pond, SC.
1
Start on S-26-358
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn right onto US 17
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US Highway 17 South
3
Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Edge Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward SC 31 North: SC 9, Wilmington
5
Merge onto SC 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward SC 9 North: Loris, Dillon
7
Merge onto SC 9
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 9 East
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto SC 9
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 9
9
Turn left onto Audie Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Audie Road
10
Arrive at destination
Audie Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
White Pond, SC
Evening in White Pond on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 White Pond, SC covers 27.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 9 East, SC 9, Carolina Bays 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 13.9 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 $4.35 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 27.8 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 1 miles (Robert Edge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Myrtle Beach, SC and White Pond, SC, road signs point toward Wilmington and Dillon.
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