How far is Beaufort, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.07 mi
03h 36m
Flight
188.5 mi
303.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.5 mi
Kilometers
303.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.07 mi
Kilometers
363.83 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sun, May 17, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Sun, May 17, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-05-17T00:07
Arrive Spartanburg
Sun, May 17, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Beaufort
112.9 mi
01h 48m
To Spartanburg
113.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Port Republic Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  15. 15

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
140 mi · 62%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 23%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 8%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 1%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 48m from Beaufort
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Beaufort and Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.9 miles from Beaufort and 113.2 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.61 one way or $63.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Beaufort and Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Matthews, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Matthews.

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 188.5 mi (303.36 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Republic Street (-80.669826, 32.431679)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.2 L · about $31.61
Round trip
$63.22
15.96 gal · 60.4 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.61 $63.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.34 $70.69
Premium $4.78 $38.13 $76.26
Diesel $5.62 $44.88 $89.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Spartanburg. The current time is 00:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.