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Trip from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Summerville, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

117.5 mi

189 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m

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

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

North Myrtle Beach, SC

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town in South Carolina, United States

Summerville, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Summerville, SC covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Highway 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.37 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

58.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 17 22.3 mi 27m
US 17 Alternate 18.5 mi 26m
Ocean Highway 17.4 mi 25m
Saints Delight Road 13.8 mi 18m
North Live Oak Drive 12 mi 17m
Highmarket Street 9.4 mi 12m
North Main Street 6 mi 9m
County Line Road 5.8 mi 8m
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 Summerville, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 52; US 17 Alternate
19

Turn right onto SC 6 Truck

12 mi · 17 min · North Live Oak Drive
20

Continue on US 17 Alternate

6.0 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

116 ft · 5 sec · East Richardson Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right

92 ft · 6 sec
23

Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, or about 1h 24m 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 58.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerville, 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 117.5 miles and 2h 50m.

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.

town in and county seat of Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Georgetown, SC

59 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

Surfside Beach, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Georgetown, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from North Myrtle Beach, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Myrtle Beach

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

+18434926101

Visit website

The Market Common - Myrtle Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

2.4 mi

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Summerville, South Carolina

3 mi

K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Myrtle Beach

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

+18434926101

Visit website

The Market Common - Myrtle Beach

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18438393500

Visit website

BIGGBY COFFEE

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 117.5

Summerville, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18438214711

Visit website

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18433596397

Visit website

Starbucks

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+18545043665

Visit website

Barefoot Queen Riverboat Cruises

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18433902017

Visit website

Cafe de Paris

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18432810701

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Circle K Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+4722962400

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.4

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.4

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

+18008760010

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.4

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18008760010

Visit website

Georgetown Historic District

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.4

Georgetown, South Carolina

Visit website

Atalaya Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.6

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18432374440

Visit website

Lowcountry Zoo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.6

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18432356000

Visit website

Old Santee Canal Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 100.7

Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18438995200

Visit website

Cancun Lagoon Adventure Golf

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18434441098

Visit website

Wheels of Yesteryear

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 9:30 am–5:30 pm

+18439034774

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.8

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18432423264

Visit website

Seakart Adventure SC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 25.2

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+18433447870

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 117.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | 14th Avenue South

Turn right onto 14th Avenue South

Navigation decision point

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | 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 | 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
117.5 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | East Richardson Avenue

Turn left onto East Richardson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.37 one way

$36.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.09 $40.18
premium $4.70 $21.75 $43.49
diesel $5.61 $25.94 $51.89

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: 41.1 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 35.3 0 $12.34 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Afternoon in North Myrtle Beach on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerville, SC

Afternoon in Summerville on Saturday

Local time

3:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Georgetown, SC

59 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

31 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 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour $10 near mile 113.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

117.5 mi in 2h 50m — 40% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Highway 17.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.3 mi on Highway 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near S-26-521 / Hillside Drive South.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

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 Summerville, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Georgetown along the way.

Georgetown

7.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 17

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.3 miles on Highway 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Summerville, SC before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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