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Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

23.7 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC covers 23.7 miles and takes about 38m 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 $3.71 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.9 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 23.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC is easy. At 38m 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hillside Drive South
14th Avenue South
Highway 17 South
North Kings Highway
Highway 17
SC 544
SC 544 East
Dick Pond Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Deerfield Plantation, 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

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Highway 17
9

Take the exit slight right toward SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee

0.3 mi · 37 sec · SC 544: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Socastee
10

Keep slight left to continue on SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach

174 ft · 7 sec · SC 544 East: Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach
11

Turn left onto Dick Pond Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
12

Turn right onto Crooked Pine Drive

440 ft · 25 sec · Crooked Pine Drive
13

Continue on Crooked Pine Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Crooked Pine Drive
14

Turn slight right onto Crooked Pine Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Crooked Pine Drive
15

Turn right onto Buck Drive

223 ft · 10 sec · Buck Drive
16

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 11.9 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 19m 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 23.7 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.9 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield Plantation, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Day 1

Settle into the route from North Myrtle Beach, SC

This is one driving day of about 23.7 miles and 38m.

At 23.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.9 mi from North Myrtle Beach, SC · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Surfside Beach, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Myrtle Beach, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.9 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deerfield Plantation, SC

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Deerfield Plantation, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.05 $8.10
premium $4.70 $4.39 $8.77
diesel $5.61 $5.23 $10.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.1 0 $2.49 $1.14
Efficient EV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95
EV Truck/SUV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Evening in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield Plantation, SC

Evening in Deerfield Plantation on Wednesday

Local time

7:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°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

24 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

38m 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC covers 23.7 miles and takes about 38m 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 11.9 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 $3.71 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC is easy. At 38m 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 Deerfield Plantation, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Deerfield Plantation, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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