How far is Spartanburg, SC from Hartsville, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Hartsville, SC is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
138.54 mi
02h 58m
Flight
112.87 mi
181.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.87 mi
Kilometers
181.64 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.54 mi
Kilometers
222.96 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsville
Sun, May 31, 5:27 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, May 31, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-31T14:28
Arrive Hartsville
Sun, May 31, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Fort Lawn
SC

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

From Spartanburg
69.2 mi
01h 29m
To Hartsville
69.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Springs Highway

    73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto J A Cochran Bypass

    3.8 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lancaster Highway

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    688 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway

    19.5 mi · 22 min · Pageland Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tory Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Tory Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pearl Street

    138 m · 9 sec · Pearl Street

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 151

    4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

  24. 24

    Continue on State Hwy 151 Bypass

    18.2 mi · 21 min · State Hwy 151 Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 151

    5.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 151

  26. 26

    Continue on West Bobo Newsome Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward Segars Mill Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Segars Mill Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Carolina Avenue

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Carolina Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · West Carolina Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Carolina Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Carolina Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    20 m · 2 sec · South 5th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 21%
Lancaster Highway
23.6 mi · 17%
Pageland Highway
19.5 mi · 14%
State Hwy 151 Bypass
18.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 151
9.99 mi · 7%
South Pine Street
6.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jonesville Lockhart Highway

Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Lawn
01h 29m from Spartanburg
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Hartsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Fort Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Spartanburg and 69.3 miles from Hartsville.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Hartsville.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Lawn

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

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

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Camden

56 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
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Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
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Gastonia

68 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Columbia

80 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 112.87 mi (181.64 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Hartsville

City in South Carolina

Population7,479
Coordinates34.3740400, -80.0734000
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Hartsville (-80.0734, 34.37404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.51 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.78 gal · 37.02 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.78 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.62 $27.50 $55.00

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Hartsville. The current time is 14:28:58.

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.