How far is Spartanburg, SC from Edisto, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Edisto, SC is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.57 mi
02h 35m
Flight
117.66 mi
189.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.66 mi
Kilometers
189.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.57 mi
Kilometers
214.96 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edisto
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-12T19:49
Arrive Edisto
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Little Mountain
SC

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

From Spartanburg
66.9 mi
01h 17m
To Edisto
66.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.3 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 601: Orangeburg, St Matthews

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 601: Orangeburg

    599 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saint Matthews Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Matthews Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Magnolia Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Magnolia Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John C Calhoun Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · John C Calhoun Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Edisto Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Edisto Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto John Street

    701 ft · 37 sec · John Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Baxter Street

    30 m · 7 sec · Baxter Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto George Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · George Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Paula Drive

    76 m · 11 sec · Paula Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paula Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 61%
Charleston
37.3 mi · 28%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 4%
Magnolia Street
3.43 mi · 3%
Old Edisto Drive
1.49 mi · 1%
Saint Matthews Road
1.42 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 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Mountain
01h 17m from Spartanburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Partly Sunny near Edisto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Little Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Spartanburg and 66.7 miles from Edisto.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.66 one way or $37.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Partly Sunny near Edisto.

Stop Ideas Near Little Mountain

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

73 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

97 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Denmark

100 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Edisto. Straight-line distance: 117.66 mi (189.36 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edisto

Human settlement in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population2,559
Coordinates33.4765400, -80.8987000
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Edisto (-80.8987, 33.47654)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.84 L · about $18.66
Round trip
$37.31
9.42 gal · 35.68 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.66 $37.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.86 $41.72
Premium $4.78 $22.50 $45.01
Diesel $5.62 $26.49 $52.98

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Edisto. The current time is 19:49:08.

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.