How far is Spartanburg, SC from Holly Hill, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Holly Hill, SC is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.75 mi
03h 04m
Flight
142.04 mi
228.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.04 mi
Kilometers
228.59 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.09 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Mon, May 4, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-04T11:10
Arrive Holly Hill
Mon, May 4, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 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
Irmo
SC

Town

From Spartanburg
79.9 mi
01h 32m
To Holly Hill
79.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Holly Hill.

  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

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Holly Hill

    1097 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Bunch Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bunch Ford Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old State Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old State Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 51%
Charleston
63.7 mi · 40%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 4%
Bunch Ford Road
2.56 mi · 2%
Old State Road
1.65 mi · 1%
US 15 North
0.21 mi
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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irmo
01h 32m from Spartanburg
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Holly Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Holly Hill?

The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from Spartanburg and 79.8 miles from Holly Hill.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.34 one way or $44.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Holly Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Irmo

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

17 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

54 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

85 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

119 mi away
290 Magnolia St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Holly Hill. Straight-line distance: 142.04 mi (228.59 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 Holly Hill

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

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Holly Hill (-80.4137, 33.32266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.34 L · about $22.34
Round trip
$44.68
11.28 gal · 42.68 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.34 $44.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.98 $49.96
Premium $4.78 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.62 $31.72 $63.44

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Holly Hill. The current time is 11:10:29.

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.