How far is Cool Spring, SC from Briarcliffe Acres, SC?

The driving distance from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.03 mi
00h 35m
Flight
26.17 mi
42.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarcliffe Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Cool Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cool Spring
2026-04-15T17:27
Arrive Briarcliffe Acres
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cool Spring
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Hill
SC

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Cool Spring
15.6 mi
00h 17m
To Briarcliffe Acres
15.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on Lela J Drive

    889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on William H. Alford Bridge

    1185 ft · 22 sec · William H. Alford Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on William H. Alford Bridge

    1 km · 1 min · William H. Alford Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach

    2376 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Gate Road

    1178 ft · 52 sec · North Gate Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cabana Road

    2975 ft · 2 min · Cabana Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cabana Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Highway
23 mi · 74%
North Kings Highway
1.38 mi · 4%
William H. Alford Bridge
0.86 mi · 3%
Cabana Road
0.56 mi · 2%
US 17 North
0.45 mi · 1%
North Gate Road
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

23 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Hill
00h 17m from Cool Spring
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cool Spring and Sunny near Briarcliffe Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cool Spring to Briarcliffe Acres?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 15.6 miles from Cool Spring and 15.4 miles from Briarcliffe Acres.

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 4.8 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 7:18 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 Cool Spring and Sunny near Briarcliffe Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Red Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Hill.

RAIL

Dillon

74 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kingstree

77 mi away
101 East Main St.
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

116 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).

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#1 Cool Spring

Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9751700, -79.1369800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
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#2 Briarcliffe Acres

Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population612
Coordinates33.7848900, -78.7425200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Lela J Drive (-79.136966, 33.975174)
End: Cabana Road (-78.742387, 33.787031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
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.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.32
Round trip
$8.63
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres. The current time is 17:27:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.