Origin
Myrtle Beach, SC
Late night in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Myrtle Beach, 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
44m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
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.
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Cool Spring, SC
Ravi Roshan
Trip Overview
Myrtle Beach to Cool Spring is 28.4 miles and takes about 44 minutes via US 501, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It offers a straightforward drive, making it ideal for a quick transition or a simple day trip. You won't be spending hours on the road, so you can focus on your destination rather than the journey itself. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 501 | 10.5 mi | 16m |
| Church Street | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Highway 501 East | 2 mi | 3m |
| Horry Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Salem Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| SC 319 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Lela J Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 501
— 10.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Beach, SC and Cool Spring, SC.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
159 ft
·
13 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Kings Highway
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
489 ft
·
21 sec
·
6th Avenue North
5
Continue on 6th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
6th Avenue North
6
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
154 ft
·
6 sec
·
Alder Street
7
Turn left onto US 501
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 501
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 501 East
9
Continue on US 501
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Church Street
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
11
At end of road, turn left onto Horry Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Horry Road
12
Turn left onto Salem Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Salem Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto SC 319
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
SC 319
14
Turn slight right onto Lela J Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lela J Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Lela J Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Business / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Avenue North
Turn left onto 6th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Alder Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alder Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:06 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
28 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
44m 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 is a mixed drive with 49% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 501, Church Street, and Highway 501 East. The longest continuous section without a major change is 10.5 miles on US 501. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and more local road driving as you make your way. The character of the road shifts gradually, offering a varied but manageable driving experience.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on US 501.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 9 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Myrtle Beach, SC
Full guide →Myrtle Beach is a major tourist destination and the central focus of the Grand Strand coast of South Carolina. It is widely known for its wide beaches, numerous golf courses, seafood restaurants, and outlet-style shopping, as well as one of the highest concentrations of miniature golf courses you'll find anywhere. A popular spring break destination, Myrtle Beach is heavily developed and crowded, in contrast to other Southern beaches, such as the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and attracts a lot of tourists from other Southern states or "Snowbirds" from the North, who may own a condominium or timeshare along the coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on US 501. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 17 Business / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (6th Avenue North): 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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