How far is Spartanburg, SC from Georgetown, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Georgetown, SC is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
216.89 mi
04h 25m
Flight
185.85 mi
299.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.85 mi
Kilometers
299.1 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.89 mi
Kilometers
349.05 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, May 2, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-02T07:17
Arrive Georgetown
Sat, May 2, 11:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastover
SC

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

From Spartanburg
108.4 mi
02h 12m
To Georgetown
108.5 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Huger Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gervais Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Millwood Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Devine Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Garners Ferry Road

    36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Guignard Drive

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Guignard Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Manning Road

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Boyce Street

    2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greeleyville Highway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Society Street

    2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Society Street

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 521

    26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Georgetown Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Highmarket Street

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highmarket Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 38%
Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 12%
Manning Road
15.1 mi · 7%
Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 7%
Highmarket Street
9.18 mi · 4%
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 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
02h 12m from Spartanburg
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Spartanburg and 108.5 miles from Georgetown.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Rain Showers near Georgetown.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

35 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

42 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

74 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Kingstree

83 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Georgetown. Straight-line distance: 185.85 mi (299.1 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Georgetown

City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Population8,794
Coordinates33.3768300, -79.2945000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Georgetown (-79.2945, 33.37683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $30.30
Round trip
$60.60
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.30 $60.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.88 $67.76
Premium $4.78 $36.55 $73.10
Diesel $5.62 $43.02 $86.05

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Georgetown. The current time is 07:17:25.

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.