Origin
Cool Spring, SC
Evening in Cool Spring on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cool Spring, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cool Spring, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 35.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Highway, Carolina Bays Parkway, SC 319 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.1 miles on Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 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
17.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Cool Spring, SC to North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 35.1 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 22.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 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 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
4
32.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
5
34.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
S-26-358 / 6th Avenue South
Turn left onto S-26-358 / 6th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach, Wilmington and Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach
4.6 mi in
|
~7m
Wilmington
26.8 mi in
|
~32m
Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
32.2 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| Carolina Bays Parkway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| SC 319 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Robert Edge Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 17 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lela J Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Highway
— 22.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cool Spring, SC and North Myrtle Beach, 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
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Veterans Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SC 31 North: Little River, Wilmington
6
Merge onto SC 31
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Carolina Bays Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach
8
Turn right onto Robert Edge Parkway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Edge Parkway
9
Turn right onto US 17
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US Highway 17 South
10
Turn left onto S-26-358
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
S-26-358
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 17.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.1 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.6 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Myrtle Beach, 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 35.1 miles and 45m.
At 35.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Highway for about 22.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Cool Spring, SC · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Cool Spring, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into North Myrtle Beach, 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
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
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: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Evening in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
33 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
45m 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 North Myrtle Beach, SC covers 35.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Highway, Carolina Bays Parkway, SC 319. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.49 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 45m drive. You will face about 7 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 26.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cool Spring, SC and North Myrtle Beach, SC, road signs point toward Myrtle Beach, Wilmington and Robert Edge Pkwy: North Myrtle Beach.
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