How far is Spartanburg, SC from Cheraw, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Cheraw, SC is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Cheraw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Cheraw.
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Start on North Church Street
1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Turn left onto West Springs Highway
73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway
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Continue on Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Turn right onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn right onto Lancaster Highway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
22 mi · 25 min · Pageland Highway
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on Main Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight right onto East Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
19 m · 2 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Cheraw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheraw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Cheraw?
The road trip is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Richburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Spartanburg and 66.7 miles from Cheraw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheraw.
Stop Ideas Near Richburg
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 Richburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Cheraw. Straight-line distance: 117.5 mi (189.09 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheraw (-79.8834, 34.69766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.46 | $44.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
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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