Origin
Cool Spring, SC
Evening in Cool Spring on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
Trip Overview
The drive from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Highway, SC 319, North Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 31.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (SC 22 / Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 27.9 miles (William H. Alford Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle B...
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SC 22 / Veterans Highway
Merge onto SC 22 / Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
William H. Alford Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto William H. Alford Bridge toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North My...
6
28.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North My...
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
North Gate Road
Turn right onto North Gate Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
Myrtle Beach
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 23 mi | 26m |
| SC 319 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| North Kings Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| William H. Alford Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cabana Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| North Gate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lela J Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Highway
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring, SC and Briarcliffe Acres, SC.
1
Start on Lela J Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lela J Drive
2
Turn straight onto SC 319
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
SC 319
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SC 22 East: Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SC 22
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Highway
5
Continue on SC 22
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
William H. Alford Bridge
6
Keep slight left at fork onto William H. Alford Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
William H. Alford Bridge
Toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 17 North: Briarcliffe Acres, North Myrtle Beach
8
Merge onto US 17
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kings Highway
9
Turn right onto North Gate Road
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Gate Road
10
Turn right onto Cabana Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabana Road
11
Arrive at destination
Cabana Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Briarcliffe Acres, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Cool Spring, SC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cool Spring, SC
This is one driving day of about 31.2 miles and 42m.
At 31.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Highway for about 23 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Cool Spring, SC · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Briarcliffe Acres, SC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Evening in Briarcliffe Acres on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC covers 31.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Highway, SC 319, North Kings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (SC 22 / Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 27.9 miles (William H. Alford Bridge): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cool Spring, SC to Briarcliffe Acres, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Myrtle Beach along the way.
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