How far is Lincolnville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Lincolnville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.73 mi
03h 28m
Flight
168.45 mi
271.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.45 mi
Kilometers
271.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.73 mi
Kilometers
294.07 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:52 PM EDT
Return by in Lincolnville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincolnville
2026-04-18T16:23
Arrive Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincolnville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Lincolnville
91.4 mi
01h 44m
To Spartanburg
91.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Carolina Avenue

    58 m · 10 sec · West Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Smith Street

    831 ft · 33 sec · West Smith Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    3280 ft · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Owens Drive

    1681 ft · 53 sec · Owens Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd North Street

    2490 ft · 2 min · East 3rd North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Berlin G Myers Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Berlin G Myers Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Berlin Myers Parkway

    1657 ft · 31 sec · Berlin Myers Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-26 West

    2191 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  14. 14

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnville 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
171 mi · 93%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.76 mi
Berlin G Myers Parkway
0.69 mi
Lincoln Avenue
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 44m from Lincolnville
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincolnville and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Lincolnville and 91.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 168.45 mi (271.1 km).

Lincolnville

#1 Lincolnville

City in South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,624
Coordinates33.0068400, -80.1553700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincolnville (-80.15537, 33.00684)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincolnville and Spartanburg. The current time is 16:23:51.

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.