How far is Orangeburg, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Orangeburg, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 131 miles (210.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orangeburg and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orangeburg and Spartanburg.
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Start on Whitman Street
50 m · 10 sec · Whitman Street
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · Magnolia Street
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Continue on Saint Matthews Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1317 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
93.4 mi · 1 hr 42 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 Orangeburg 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
93.4 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orangeburg and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orangeburg to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Orangeburg and 65.6 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orangeburg and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain
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 Little Mountain.
Columbia
Camden
Spartanburg
Denmark
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orangeburg and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 118.01 mi (189.92 km).
#1 Orangeburg
City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 12,460 |
| Coordinates | 33.4918200, -80.8556500 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $18.30 | $36.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.98 | $51.97 |
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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