Origin
Cool Spring, SC
Evening in Cool Spring on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cool Spring, SC to Loris, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
Loris, SC
Poppy Gitsham
Trip Overview
The drive from Cool Spring, SC to Loris, SC covers 19.3 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 701, SC 319, Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on US 701. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.02 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
9.7 miles from Cool Spring, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 19.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 701 and SC 319. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.9 miles on US 701.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 701 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 701 and SC 319. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 701: Loris, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 701: Loris, Conway
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 701
At end of road, turn left onto US 701
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cool Spring, SC and Loris, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Conway.
Myrtle Beach
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
Conway
7.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 701 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| SC 319 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lela J Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 701
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring, SC and Loris, 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
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 701: Loris, Conway
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 701
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 701
7
Turn straight onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
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 9.7 miles from Cool Spring, SC, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loris, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 19.3 miles and 29m.
At 19.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on US 701 for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Cool Spring, SC · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Cool Spring, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loris, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Loris, 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
$3.02 one way
$6.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.30 | $6.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Loris, SC
Evening in Loris on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
39 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
29m 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 Loris, SC covers 19.3 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 701, SC 319, Veterans Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.02 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 is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cool Spring, SC and Loris, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach and Conway.
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