How far is Myrtle Beach, SC from Cool Spring, SC?
The driving distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to Cool Spring, SC is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kings Highway
609 ft · 20 sec · North Kings Highway
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
149 m · 22 sec · 6th Avenue North
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Continue on 6th Avenue North
889 ft · 46 sec · 6th Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alder Street
47 m · 7 sec · Alder Street
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Turn left
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Highway 501 East
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 501 East
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Continue on Church Street
10.4 mi · 16 min · Church Street
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Take the exit right
1144 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Horry Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Horry Road
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Turn left onto Salem Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Salem Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive
889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lela J Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring.
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
Turn left
10.5 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 Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Cool Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Beach to Cool Spring?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 14.2 miles from Myrtle Beach and 14.2 miles from Cool Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Cool Spring.
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 Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.33 km).
#1 Myrtle Beach
Coastal city in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,555 |
| Coordinates | 33.6890600, -78.8866900 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cool Spring
Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.9751700, -79.1369800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cool Spring (-79.13698, 33.97517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
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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