How far is Johnsonville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Johnsonville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonville and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville and Spartanburg.
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Start on North Railroad Avenue
43 m · 13 sec · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
2227 ft · 50 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Georgetown Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · North Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Kingsburg Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kingsburg Highway
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Turn left onto West Myrtle Beach Highway
34.4 mi · 41 min · West Myrtle Beach Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarence Coker Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Clarence Coker Highway
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Continue on Myrtle Beach Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Myrtle Beach Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert E Graham Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Robert E Graham Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Broad Street
36.2 mi · 46 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Devine Street
1284 ft · 32 sec · Devine Street
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · 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 Johnsonville 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Johnsonville and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Forest Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Johnsonville and 98.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.36 one way or $54.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Johnsonville and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Acres
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 Forest Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 161.72 mi (260.27 km).
#1 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,472 |
| Coordinates | 33.8179400, -79.4492200 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $27.36 | $54.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $33.33 | $66.67 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $40.24 | $80.49 |
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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