How far is North Myrtle Beach, SC from Cool Spring, SC?

The driving distance from North Myrtle Beach, SC to Cool Spring, SC is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.94 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
34.94 mi
Kilometers
56.23 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cool Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 PM EDT
Return by in North Myrtle Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Myrtle Beach
2026-04-15T18:03
Arrive Cool Spring
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Myrtle Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 North Myrtle Beach
17.5 mi
00h 22m
To Cool Spring
17.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 17 South

    1822 ft · 41 sec · US Highway 17 South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Robert Edge Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Edge Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto SC 31 South: US 501, Myrtle Beach

    1749 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Carolina Bays Parkway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Carolina Bays Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 22: Myrtle Beach, Conway

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 22 West: Conway

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 319: Aynor

    1877 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive

    889 ft · 39 sec · Lela J Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lela J Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Highway
21.5 mi · 61%
Carolina Bays Parkway
4.43 mi · 13%
Robert Edge Parkway
1.9 mi · 5%
SC 22 West
0.68 mi · 2%
6th Avenue South
0.65 mi · 2%
SC 22
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Highway

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loris
00h 22m from North Myrtle Beach
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North 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 North Myrtle Beach to Cool Spring?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from North Myrtle Beach and 17.5 miles from Cool Spring.

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 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Myrtle Beach and Sunny near Cool Spring.

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 North Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.74 km).

North Myrtle Beach

#1 North Myrtle Beach

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

Population17,280
Coordinates33.8160100, -78.6800200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cool Spring

Cool Spring is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.9751700, -79.1369800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: North Myrtle Beach (-78.68002, 33.81601)
End: Cool Spring (-79.13698, 33.97517)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

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 North Myrtle Beach and Cool Spring. The current time is 18:03:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.