How far is Spartanburg, SC from Garden City, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Garden City, SC is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Garden City.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 17 South: Georgetown
1457 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 17
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 17
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Turn left onto Garden City Connector
1944 ft · 55 sec · Garden City Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Garden City Connector
23 m · 2 sec · Garden City Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Garden City Connector
1.1 km · 2 min · Garden City Connector
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Turn left
723 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
56 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Garden Lake Drive
1224 ft · 56 sec · Garden Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Hidden Lakes Drive
82 m · 12 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hidden Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Garden City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Garden City?
The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Camden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Spartanburg and 121.5 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Camden
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 Camden.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 191.43 mi (308.07 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 Garden City
Garden City is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5929500, -79.0086500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-79.00865, 33.59295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.60 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $38.18 | $76.36 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
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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