How far is Cool Spring, SC from Loris, SC?
The driving distance from Cool Spring, SC to Loris, SC is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Horray County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cool Spring and Loris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring and Loris.
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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
2.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 701: Loris, Conway
1647 ft · 46 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue
3031 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cool Spring and Loris.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
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 Loris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cool Spring to Loris?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Cool Spring and 7 miles from Loris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cool Spring and Sunny near Loris.
Stop Ideas Near Conway
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 Conway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cool Spring and Loris. Straight-line distance: 15.2 mi (24.46 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 Loris
Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,807 |
| Coordinates | 34.0562800, -78.8903000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Railroad Avenue (-78.890356, 34.056307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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