How far is Spartanburg, SC from Beaufort, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Beaufort, SC is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
223.77 mi
04h 18m
Flight
188.5 mi
303.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.5 mi
Kilometers
303.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.77 mi
Kilometers
360.13 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaufort
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-18T19:35
Arrive Beaufort
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
112 mi
02h 09m
To Beaufort
111.8 mi
02h 09m

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
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Yemassee Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Connelly Street

    1166 ft · 25 sec · Connelly Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Trask Parkway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Trask Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1618 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Trask Parkway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 54 sec · Carteret Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Port Republic Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Port Republic Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Port Republic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 37%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 27%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 21%
Trask Parkway
18.4 mi · 8%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 27m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
02h 09m from Spartanburg
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Beaufort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 miles from Spartanburg and 111.8 miles from Beaufort.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 188.5 mi (303.36 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Beaufort (-80.66983, 32.43158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 Beaufort. The current time is 19:35:07.

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.