How far is Spartanburg, SC from Awendaw, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Awendaw, SC is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
224.15 mi
04h 23m
Flight
187.33 mi
301.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.33 mi
Kilometers
301.48 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.15 mi
Kilometers
360.74 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Awendaw
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Awendaw
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
112.1 mi
02h 11m
To Awendaw
112 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Aviation Avenue, Remount Road

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    1865 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Remount Road, Hanahan

    952 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Remount Road

    1932 ft · 45 sec · Remount Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rivers Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1890 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Point Road

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Point Road, Pinckney National Historic Site, Palmetto Island County Park

    51 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Long Point Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Point Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Point Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Long Point Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Long Point Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Long Point Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Awendaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
103 mi · 46%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 37%
Long Point Road
20.9 mi · 9%
Mark Clark Expressway
9.22 mi · 4%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Rivers Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

103 mi · 01h 53m

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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
02h 11m from Spartanburg
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Spartanburg and 112 miles from Awendaw.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Awendaw.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Awendaw. Straight-line distance: 187.33 mi (301.48 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Awendaw

#2 Awendaw

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

Population1,568
Coordinates33.0376700, -79.6131300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Awendaw (-79.61313, 33.03767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.94 L · about $31.33
Round trip
$62.66
15.82 gal · 59.88 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.33 $62.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.78 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $5.62 $44.49 $88.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Awendaw. The current time is 06:40:36.

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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.