How far is Privateer, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Privateer, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Privateer and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Privateer and Spartanburg.
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Start on Starks Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Starks Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Pinewood Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pinewood Road
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Turn slight left onto South St Pauls Church Road
4.3 mi · 10 min · South St Pauls Church Road
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Continue on North St Pauls Church Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North St Pauls Church Road
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Turn left onto Patriot Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 36 min
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Continue on Devine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
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Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Taylor Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Bull Street
2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street
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Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Privateer 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.
Elmwood Avenue
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Privateer and Clear near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Privateer to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Privateer and 69.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Privateer and Clear near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Chapin
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 Chapin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Privateer and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 km).
#1 Privateer
Census designated place
| Population | 2,349 |
| Coordinates | 33.8332100, -80.4142500 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
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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