Travel Directions to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Whether by air or land, getting to North Myrtle Beach is easier, safer and quicker than ever.
If you are traveling by car, the major routes into North Myrtle Beach are Highways 9, 22, and 501 from the west and Highway 17 from the north and south. Highways 9 and 501 are accessible from Interstate 95.
Highway 17 extends nearly 1200 miles from Winchester, Virginia to Punta Gorda, Florida and parallels the Atlantic Ocean from Little River to Georgetown.
Highway 501 intersects Highway 17 Bypass as it enters Myrtle Beach by way of Conway and has long been the primary entry to the beach.
Highway 9 is a bit less traveled and enters North Myrtle Beach in the Cherry Grove area.
Highway 22 (Veterans' Highway) is a new Interstate-style scenic route that can be taken from Highway 501 west of Conway near Aynor all the way to Highway 17 just below the Windy Hill section of North Myrtle Beach, bypassing Conway and the bulk of Myrtle Beach traffic altogether.
Highway 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway) is another new Interstate-style scenic route. The primary portion stretches from Highway 9 just west of North Myrtle Beach to Highway 544 which, in turn, leads to Highway 17 in Surfside Beach. In addition to the connections to Highways 544, 501 and 9, there are multiple convenient exits to North Myrtle Beach - via Highway 22, via the new North Myrtle Beach connector to Main Street, and via Highway 9.
Check-In Locations for CENTURY 21 Thomas Beach Vacations:
1) Cherry Grove Office - Located at 625 Sea Mountain Highway. Exit Highway 17 at the Cherry Grove Beach exit and continue right onto Sea Mountain Highway (SC 9 Extension) toward the beach. Our office is about one mile ahead on the right.
2) Ocean Drive Office - Located at 404-A Main Street. If you are entering via Highway 17, turn east toward the beach at the traffic light and intersection of Highway 17, Main Street, and Highway 31/NMB Connector. If you're entering via the North Myrtle Beach connector from SC 31, continue straight onto Main Street at the intersection.
Please allow yourself ample time, drive safely, and have a pleasant journey.
Download a printable map of North Myrtle Beach (PDF).
Estimated Drive Times from...
| Driving to North Myrtle Beach From | Estimated Drive Time | Distance |
| Atlanta, GA | 7 hrs | 370 mi |
| Boston, MA | 15 hrs | 890 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | 4 hrs | 210 mi |
| Chicago, IL | 16 hrs | 960 mi |
| Cincinnati, OH | 12 hrs | 670 mi |
| Cleveland, OH | 12 hrs | 710 mi |
| Detroit, MI | 15 hrs | 840 mi |
| Louisville, KY | 11 hrs | 670 mi |
| Jacksonville, FL | 7 hrs | 360 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 8 hrs | 420 mi |
| Montreal, CAN | 17 hrs | 1040 mi |
| New York, NY | 11 hrs | 670 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | 10 hrs | 590 mi |
| Raleigh/Durham, NC | 4 hrs | 180 mi |
| Richmond, VA | 6 hrs | 330 mi |
| St. Louis, MO | 15 hrs | 910 mi |
| Toronto, CAN | 16 hrs | 990 mi |
| Washington, DC | 8 hrs | 440 mi |
| Wilmington, NC | 1 hr | 60 mi |
Additional highway information: National Road Conditions, SC Road Conditions, Evacuation Routes, Construction Updates, Getting Around in South Carolina.
If you are traveling by air, more flights from more cities are offered than
ever before. USAirways, Delta/ASA, United and Continental have made flying into Myrtle
Beach more convenient for you. And now Northwest, Southern Skyways, Spirit and Myrtle Beach Direct Air all
provide service
to the beach, too.
The Myrtle Beach International Airport services the Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle beach area. The airport is located approximately 25 miles from our offices. The estimated drive time is about thirty minutes via Highway 17 or by the new Carolina Bays Parkway (SC 31). Most major car rental agencies are represented at the airport and vehicle rentals should be arranged in advance. 843-448-1589
Airline Contact Information...
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Allegiant Air with flights from Allentown (PA), Fort Wayne (IN), Grand Rapids (MI), Knoxville (TN), Youngstown (OH) and Huntington (WV). 1-702-505-8888 |
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American Eagle with direct flights to and from Dallas/Fort Worth. 1-800-433-7300 |
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Continental Express with 1 daily flight to and from Newark (2 on Saturday). 1-800-525-0280 |
| Delta/ASA/COMAIR with flights to and from Atlanta, Chicago (O'Hare), NY (LaGuardia), Cincinnati. 1-800-221-1212 |
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Myrtle Beach Direct Air with non-stop flights to and from Newark , Niagara Falls, Chicago, Toledo, Montreal, Pittsburgh, Kalamazoo and more. |
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Northwest with flights to and from Detroit and Minneapolis. 1-800-225-2525 |
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Porter Airlines with direct flights to and from Toronto, Canada. 1-888-619-8622 |
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Spirit Airlines with flights to Atlantic City, Detroit, NY (LaGuardia), and DC (Reagan). 1-800-772-7117 |
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United Express with flights to Chicago (O'Hare) and DC (Dulles). 1-800-241-6522 |
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USAirways with multiple daily flights to Charlotte as well as flights to NY (LaGuardia), Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington, DC (Reagan). 1-800-428-4322 |
Non-Stop Flights, subject to change. Confirm destination/flight information with airlines.
Private Aircraft... North Myrtle Beach is also serviced by a smaller airport ready to take care of all your general aviation needs. The Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach is located off Highway 17 at the west end of 33rd Avenue South in the Windy Hill section. 843-272-5337
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