How far is Port Royal, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Port Royal, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
229.85 mi
03h 40m
Flight
191.36 mi
307.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.36 mi
Kilometers
307.97 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.85 mi
Kilometers
369.91 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sun, May 17, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Port Royal
Sun, May 17, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Royal
2026-05-16T23:04
Arrive Spartanburg
Sun, May 17, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Royal
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
Saint Matthews
SC

Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina

From Port Royal
114.9 mi
01h 50m
To Spartanburg
115 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, May 16 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Royal and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Paris Avenue

    2052 ft · 48 sec · Paris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ribaut Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ribaut Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Bell Bridge

    3174 ft · 1 min · Russell Bell Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Parris Island Gateway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Parris Island Gateway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  16. 16

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Royal 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
140 mi · 61%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 23%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 8%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Parris Island Gateway
5.53 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
191.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Matthews
01h 50m from Port Royal
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Royal and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Royal to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Port Royal and 115 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Royal and Mostly Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

44 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

51 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

66 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

88 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Royal and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 191.36 mi (307.97 km).

Port Royal

#1 Port Royal

Settlement in Jamaica

Population14,516
Coordinates32.3790800, -80.6926100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris Avenue (-80.692629, 32.37908)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.7 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.25
16.22 gal · 61.4 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.12 $64.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.78 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $5.62 $45.61 $91.22

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Royal and Spartanburg. The current time is 23:04:19.

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.