How far is Laurel Bay, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Laurel Bay, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Bay and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Bay and Spartanburg.
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Start on Morrall Drive
641 ft · 28 sec · Morrall Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Joe Frazier Road
62 m · 6 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Joe Frazier Road
1002 ft · 29 sec · Joe Frazier Road
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Turn right onto Bay Pines Road
1834 ft · 1 min · Bay Pines Road
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Turn right onto Laurel Bay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Laurel Bay Road
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Turn left onto Trask Parkway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Trask Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Laurel Bay and Spartanburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Laurel Bay 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 Laurel Bay to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Laurel Bay and 112.3 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.37 one way or $62.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Laurel Bay and Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Swansea
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 Swansea.
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Denmark
Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Bay and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 184.85 mi (297.49 km).
#1 Laurel Bay
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina
| Population | 5,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.4501900, -80.7848300 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.08 | $70.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
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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