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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Lela J Drive
889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
23 mi · 27 min · Veterans Highway
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Continue on William H. Alford Bridge
1185 ft · 22 sec · William H. Alford Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on William H. Alford Bridge
1 km · 1 min · William H. Alford Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach
2376 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kings Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Kings Highway
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Turn right onto North Gate Road
1178 ft · 52 sec · North Gate Road
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Turn right onto Cabana Road
2975 ft · 2 min · Cabana Road
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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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 Cool Spring and Briarcliffe Acres. Straight-line distance: 26.17 mi (42.12 km).
#1 Cool Spring
Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9751700, -79.1369800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Cabana Road (-78.742387, 33.787031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| 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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