How far is Surfside Beach, SC from Cool Spring, SC?
The driving distance from Surfside Beach, SC to Cool Spring, SC is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surfside Beach and Cool Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside Beach and Cool Spring.
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Start on Surfside Drive
22 m · 8 sec · Surfside Drive
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Continue on Surfside Drive
1 km · 2 min · Surfside Drive
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Cox Ferry Road
134 m · 13 sec · West Cox Ferry Road
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Turn right
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 501 East
1.5 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 Surfside 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.
Dick Pond Road
Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
13.3 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Surfside 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 Surfside Beach to Cool Spring?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Red Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Surfside Beach and 16.4 miles from Cool Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Surfside Beach and Sunny near Cool Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Red Hill
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 Red Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside Beach and Cool Spring. Straight-line distance: 27.18 mi (43.75 km).
#1 Surfside Beach
City in Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,580 |
| Coordinates | 33.6060000, -78.9730900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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