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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.14 mi
00h 37m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Cool Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 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 North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Loris
SC

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

From Cool Spring
17.5 mi
00h 18m
To North Myrtle Beach
17.6 mi
00h 18m

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
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach.

  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

    22.1 mi · 25 min · Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach

    1301 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1826 ft · 43 sec · US Highway 17 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  11. 11

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Highway
22.1 mi · 63%
Carolina Bays Parkway
5.06 mi · 14%
Robert Edge Parkway
1.71 mi · 5%
6th Avenue South
0.66 mi · 2%
US Highway 17 South
0.35 mi · 1%
SC 31 North
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loris
00h 18m from Cool Spring
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Loris, 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 Loris.

RAIL

Dillon

60 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

81 mi away
805 East Day Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

96 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Kingstree

97 mi away
101 East Main St.

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).

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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
North Myrtle Beach

#2 North Myrtle Beach

City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Lela J Drive (-79.136966, 33.975174)
End: 6th Avenue South (-78.679999, 33.816018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.91
Round trip
$9.82
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cool Spring and North Myrtle Beach. The current time is 17:27:58.

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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.