Origin
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Late night in Briarcliffe Acres on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Cool Spring, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Briarcliffe Acres, SC
Colon Freld
Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
Trip Overview
Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Cool Spring, SC is 30.8 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Veterans Highway and SC 319, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive that stays within South Carolina. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long highway cruise. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick hop between two points in the Southeast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Highway | 23 mi | 26m |
| SC 319 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| North Kings Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| William H. Alford Bridge | 0.8 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 Briarcliffe Acres, SC and Cool Spring, SC.
1
Start on Cabana Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cabana Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Gate Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kings Highway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 22 West: Conway, Marion
5
Continue on William H. Alford Bridge
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
William H. Alford Bridge
6
Merge onto SC 22
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
William H. Alford Bridge
7
Continue on SC 22
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Veterans Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SC 319: Aynor
9
Turn straight onto SC 319
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
SC 319
10
Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lela J Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Lela J Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Gate Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Gate Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17 / North Kings Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward SC 22 West: Conway, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 22 West: Conway, Marion
3
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SC 22 / William H. Alford Bridge
Merge onto SC 22 / William H. Alford Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SC 319: Aynor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 319: Aynor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
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
Cool Spring, SC
Late night in Cool Spring on Tuesday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be interacting with local roads quite a bit. With only 14% of the route on highways, much of your time will be spent navigating through communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 23 miles on Veterans Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you encounter more turns. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention as the road conditions and turns change frequently throughout the 41-minute journey.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Gate Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 17 / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Briarcliffe Acres, SC to Cool Spring, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Marion along the way.
Marion
2 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Gate Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 17 / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cool Spring, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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