How far is Georgetown, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Georgetown, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.77 mi
03h 49m
Flight
185.85 mi
299.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.85 mi
Kilometers
299.1 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.77 mi
Kilometers
379.43 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sat, May 2, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Georgetown
2026-05-02T06:03
Arrive Spartanburg
Sat, May 2, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Georgetown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Eastover
SC

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

From Georgetown
108.4 mi
01h 54m
To Spartanburg
127.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highmarket Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Georgetown Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  6. 6

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Society Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 36 sec · Society Street

  8. 8

    Continue on C E Murray Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 13 min · C E Murray Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    984 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Greeleyville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greeleyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 58 sec · East Boyce Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 49 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Brooks Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Brooks Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · South Guignard Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Bultman Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  28. 28

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  30. 30

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
83.9 mi · 36%
Broad Street
37.5 mi · 16%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 11%
North Brooks Street
15.1 mi · 6%
C E Murray Boulevard
11.7 mi · 5%
Highmarket Street
9.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Elmwood Avenue

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 01m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
01h 54m from Georgetown
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Georgetown and Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Georgetown and 127.4 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.96 one way or $65.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Georgetown and Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Georgetown and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 185.85 mi (299.1 km).

Georgetown

#1 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
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 17 Alternate (-79.294525, 33.376798)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $32.96
Round trip
$65.91
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.96 $65.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.85 $73.70
Premium $4.78 $39.75 $79.51
Diesel $5.62 $46.79 $93.58

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Georgetown and Spartanburg. The current time is 06:03:44.

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.