Origin
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m
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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Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 17, US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Highway 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South.
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 116 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (14th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South
Turn left onto S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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14th Avenue South
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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US 17 / Highway 17
Turn straight onto US 17 / Highway 17 toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
4
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
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US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41 / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
5
116 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
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The Oaks Avenue
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 North Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.
Georgetown
7.9 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 17 | 22.3 mi | 27m |
| US 17 Alternate | 18.5 mi | 26m |
| Ocean Highway | 17.4 mi | 25m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard South | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Saints Delight Road | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Highmarket Street | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| County Line Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| North Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 17
— 22.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Myrtle Beach, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on S-26-358
304 ft
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn left onto S-26-521
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive South
3
Turn right onto 14th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
14th Avenue South
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 17 South
5
Continue on US 17
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Kings Highway
6
Turn straight onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 17
Toward US 17 North: Conway, Georgetown
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US 17
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 17 Bypass South
8
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 17
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 17
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Ocean Highway
10
Continue on US 17
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
L. H. Siau Bridge
11
Continue on US 17
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
12
Merge onto US 17 Alternate; US 521
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Highmarket Street
13
Take the exit
378 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Saints Delight Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Alternate; SC 41
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Line Road
16
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate; SC 45
18 mi
·
25 min
·
US 17 Alternate; SC 45
17
Turn left onto US 17 Alternate; US 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 17 Alternate; US 52
18
Continue on US 52; US 17 Alternate
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 52; US 17 Alternate
19
Continue on US 52; SC 6 Truck
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52; SC 6 Truck
20
Continue on US 52
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
Use the left lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard South
22
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
198 ft
·
7 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road
24
Turn right onto Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old State Road
25
Turn right onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 miles.
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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goose Creek, 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.
+
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 116 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 17 for about 22.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from North Myrtle Beach, SC · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goose Creek, SC
The final approach into Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek, 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
$18.14 one way
$36.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.83 | $39.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Goose Creek, SC
Late night in Goose Creek on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Georgetown, SC
58 mi in
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
25 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
2h 43m 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 Goose Creek, SC covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 17, US 17 Alternate, Ocean Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 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 $18.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (14th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (US 17 / Highway 17): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Goose Creek, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown 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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