How far is Camden, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Camden, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.19 mi
01h 58m
Flight
89.66 mi
144.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.66 mi
Kilometers
144.29 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.19 mi
Kilometers
198.26 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Pomaria
SC

Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Camden
61.5 mi
00h 59m
To Spartanburg
61.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sumter Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Sumter Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  10. 10

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
80 mi · 65%
Sumter Highway
33.3 mi · 27%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 5%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
Broad Street
1.06 mi · 1%
US 221
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pomaria
00h 59m from Camden
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Camden and 61.7 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camden and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pomaria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pomaria, 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 Pomaria.

RAIL

Columbia

46 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

90 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

108 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 89.66 mi (144.29 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

City in South Carolina

Population7,288
Coordinates34.2465400, -80.6070200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: US 521 (-80.60713, 34.246533)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.78 $20.78 $41.57
Diesel $5.62 $24.46 $48.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Spartanburg. The current time is 23:08:22.

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.