How far is Saint George, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Saint George, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Spartanburg.
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Start on Ridge Street
118 m · 25 sec · Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on West Jim Bilton Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Jim Bilton Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Florence
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Saint George 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
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Saint George and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint George to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Saint George and 80 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.38 one way or $44.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Saint George and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
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 Irmo.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 144.47 mi (232.51 km).
#1 Saint George
Town in South Carolina
| Population | 2,194 |
| Coordinates | 33.1860000, -80.5756500 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.02 | $50.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.78 | $63.55 |
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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