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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.16 mi
02h 56m
Flight
115.92 mi
186.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.92 mi
Kilometers
186.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.16 mi
Kilometers
222.35 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Privateer
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Privateer
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Privateer
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapin
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA

From Privateer
69.1 mi
01h 28m
To Spartanburg
69.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Starks Ferry Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Starks Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pinewood Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto South St Pauls Church Road

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South St Pauls Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North St Pauls Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North St Pauls Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patriot Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Patriot Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devine Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Millwood Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Taylor Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Taylor Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bull Street

    2589 ft · 1 min · Bull Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elmwood Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  18. 18

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elmwood Avenue
83.9 mi · 61%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 4%
South St Pauls Church Road
4.26 mi · 3%
Patriot Parkway
2.92 mi · 2%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 2%
North St Pauls Church Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapin
01h 28m from Privateer
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbia

34 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

67 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

95 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

103 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Privateer and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 km).

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#1 Privateer

Census designated place

Population2,349
Coordinates33.8332100, -80.4142500
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Privateer (-80.41425, 33.83321)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Privateer and Spartanburg. The current time is 08:31:48.

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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.