How far is McColl, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from McColl, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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 central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McColl and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McColl and Spartanburg.
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Start on East Gibson Avenue
629 ft · 30 sec · East Gibson Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Tatum Avenue
10 mi · 12 min · West Tatum Avenue
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard South
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard South
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
2012 ft · 28 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 3 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 McColl 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 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 McColl and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McColl to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from McColl and 79.5 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McColl and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
Camden
Charlotte
Gastonia
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McColl and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 136.78 mi (220.12 km).
#1 McColl
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 34.6687700, -79.5453300 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.85 | $49.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.80 | $53.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
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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