How far is Spartanburg, SC from Edgefield, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Edgefield, SC is about 96.9 miles (156 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.91 mi
02h 09m
Flight
80.15 mi
128.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.15 mi
Kilometers
128.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgefield
Thu, May 7, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, May 7, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-07T13:18
Arrive Edgefield
Thu, May 7, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cross Hill
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Spartanburg
48.5 mi
01h 04m
To Edgefield
48.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    22.9 mi · 30 min · Highway 72 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kateway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kateway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Emerald Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Emerald Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 25 South

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 25 South

  14. 14

    Continue on Warren Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Warren Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Epworth Camp Road East

    1745 ft · 27 sec · Epworth Camp Road East

  16. 16

    Continue on McFerrin Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · McFerrin Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Greenwood Highway

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Greenwood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sleepy Creek Road

    19.8 mi · 28 min · Sleepy Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
27.5 mi · 28%
Highway 72 West
22.9 mi · 24%
Sleepy Creek Road
19.8 mi · 20%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 6%
McFerrin Road
3.9 mi · 4%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 27m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Hill
01h 04m from Spartanburg
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (156 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Cross Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Spartanburg and 48.4 miles from Edgefield.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 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 Edgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Hill

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

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

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Spartanburg

72 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

73 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

89 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

93 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Edgefield. Straight-line distance: 80.15 mi (128.99 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Edgefield

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,825
Coordinates33.7895800, -81.9295600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Edgefield (-81.92956, 33.78958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Edgefield. The current time is 13:18:28.

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.