How far is Spartanburg, SC from Forestbrook, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Forestbrook, SC is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
233.54 mi
04h 43m
Flight
189.67 mi
305.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.67 mi
Kilometers
305.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.54 mi
Kilometers
375.85 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Fri, May 1, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-30T18:28
Arrive Forestbrook
Thu, Apr 30, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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
Lugoff
SC

Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina

From Spartanburg
116.7 mi
02h 21m
To Forestbrook
116.8 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Palmetto Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 31: Georgetown, North Myrtle Beach

    1057 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SC 31 North: Dick Scobee Road, Forestbrook Road, North Myrtle Beach

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dick Scobee Road, Forestbrook Road

    2153 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Dick Scobee Road, Forestbrook Road

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Forestbrook, Fantasy Harbour

    71 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Forestbrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Forestbrook Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bellis Drive

    582 ft · 32 sec · Bellis Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canna Trail

    59 m · 10 sec · Canna Trail

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brookline Drive

    102 m · 15 sec · Brookline Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brookline Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.3 mi · 35%
I 20 East
79.8 mi · 34%
West Palmetto Street
64.1 mi · 27%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Forestbrook Road
0.95 mi
Dick Scobee Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Merge slight left

79.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lugoff
02h 21m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Spartanburg and 116.8 miles from Forestbrook.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spartanburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Lugoff

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

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

RAIL

Camden

6 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Columbia

41 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Florence

86 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Kingstree

101 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Forestbrook. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Forestbrook

Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina

Population4,612
Coordinates33.7223900, -78.9580900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Forestbrook (-78.95809, 33.72239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.2 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.28
16.48 gal · 62.4 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.64 $65.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.49 $72.99
Premium $4.78 $39.37 $78.74
Diesel $5.62 $46.34 $92.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Forestbrook. The current time is 18:28:40.

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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.