How far is Cool Spring, SC from North Myrtle Beach, SC?
The driving distance from Cool Spring, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Human settlement in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach.
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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
22.1 mi · 25 min · Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway
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Turn right onto US Highway 17 South
1826 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 17 South
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway
22.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 North Myrtle Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cool Spring to North Myrtle Beach?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Loris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Cool Spring and 17.6 miles from North Myrtle Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.91 one way or $9.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cool Spring and Sunny near North Myrtle Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Loris
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 Loris.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.74 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 North Myrtle Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 17,280 |
| Coordinates | 33.8160100, -78.6800200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue South (-78.679999, 33.816018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
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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