How far is Briarcliffe Acres, SC from Cool Spring, SC?
The driving distance from Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Cool Spring, SC is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Briarcliffe Acres and Cool Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Briarcliffe Acres and Cool Spring.
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Start on Cabana Road
2975 ft · 2 min · Cabana Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gate Road
1178 ft · 52 sec · North Gate Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Kings Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 22 West: Conway, Marion
1686 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on William H. Alford Bridge
1704 ft · 42 sec · William H. Alford Bridge
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Merge slight left onto William H. Alford Bridge
2393 ft · 45 sec · William H. Alford Bridge
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Continue on Veterans Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 319: Aynor
1877 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive
889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lela J Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Briarcliffe Acres and Cool Spring.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Highway
Continue on Veterans Highway
23 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Briarcliffe Acres and Sunny near Cool Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Briarcliffe Acres to Cool Spring?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Briarcliffe Acres and 15.4 miles from Cool Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Briarcliffe Acres and Sunny near Cool Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Red Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Briarcliffe Acres and Cool Spring. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).
#1 Briarcliffe Acres
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 612 |
| Coordinates | 33.7848900, -78.7425200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cool Spring
Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9751700, -79.1369800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cool Spring (-79.13698, 33.97517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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