How far is Pamplico, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Pamplico, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
187.75 mi
03h 50m
Flight
149.8 mi
241.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.8 mi
Kilometers
241.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.75 mi
Kilometers
302.15 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Pamplico
Fri, Oct 16, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pamplico
2026-10-15T21:31
Arrive Spartanburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pamplico
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
Dentsville
SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

From Pamplico
93.8 mi
01h 55m
To Spartanburg
94 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    12 m · 9 sec · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    23 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pamplico Highway

    17.3 mi · 31 min · North Pamplico Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pamplico Highway

    712 ft · 19 sec · Pamplico Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 2nd Loop Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · 2nd Loop Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Evans Street

    966 ft · 21 sec · West Evans Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West David H McLeod Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West David H McLeod Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min · J Strom Thurmond Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  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 Pamplico 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
80 mi · 43%
J Strom Thurmond Freeway
76.4 mi · 41%
North Pamplico Highway
17.3 mi · 9%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
2nd Loop Road
3.61 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

J Strom Thurmond Freeway

Continue on J Strom Thurmond Freeway

76.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dentsville
01h 55m from Pamplico
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pamplico and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Dentsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Pamplico and 94 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dentsville

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

37 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

84 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Florence

112 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pamplico and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 149.8 mi (241.08 km).

Pamplico

#1 Pamplico

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

Population1,208
Coordinates33.9960000, -79.5700600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.80 $31.84 $63.69
Diesel $5.84 $38.71 $77.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pamplico and Spartanburg. The current time is 21:31:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.