How far is Cheraw, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheraw and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheraw and Spartanburg.
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Start on 2nd Street
19 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Continue on East McGregor Street
21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
719 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on South Pine Street
7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheraw and Spartanburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East McGregor Street
Continue on East McGregor Street
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheraw and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheraw to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Richburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Cheraw and 66.5 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cheraw and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Richburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 117.5 mi (189.09 km).
#1 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.38 | $52.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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