Origin
Loris, SC
Late night in Loris on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loris, SC to Cool Spring, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loris, SC
Poppy Gitsham
Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
Trip Overview
Loris, SC to Cool Spring, SC is 19.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Broad Street and Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, making it an easy local excursion. You'll experience a drive that's more about navigating local roads than covering long distances. It's a straightforward journey that won't eat up your day, perfect for a quick errand or a simple change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| SC 319 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Lela J Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loris, SC and Cool Spring, SC.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Turn right onto SC 9 Business
523 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 701
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Broad Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 22 West: Marion
5
Merge onto SC 22
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SC 319: Aynor
7
Turn straight onto SC 319
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
SC 319
8
Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lela J Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Lela J Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SC 9 Business / Main Street
Turn right onto SC 9 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 701 / Broad Street
Turn right onto US 701 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward SC 22 West: Marion
Navigation decision point
Toward SC 22 West: Marion
3
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SC 22 / Veterans Highway
Merge onto SC 22 / Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SC 319: Aynor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward SC 319: Aynor
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
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
Cool Spring, SC
Late night in Cool Spring on Sunday
Local time
3:54 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
36 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
28m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy nature, with a relatively low 22% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, including Broad Street and Veterans Highway. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 11.3 miles on Broad Street, offering a brief period of consistent driving before the route becomes more intricate. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention to navigate various intersections and local road conditions.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Broad Street.
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 early in the drive near SC 9 Business / Main Street.
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 28m 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: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Broad Street. 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: near the start (SC 9 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 701 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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