How far is Spartanburg, SC from McColl, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to McColl, SC is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and McColl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and McColl.
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Start on North Church Street
1232 ft · 49 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
7 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Turn left onto West Springs Highway
73 m · 5 sec · West Springs Highway
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Continue on Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2911 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Turn straight onto Jonesville Lockhart Highway
28.5 mi · 33 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Turn right onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.8 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Turn right onto Lancaster Highway
19.6 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
5.3 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
688 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pageland Highway
22 mi · 25 min · Pageland Highway
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on Main Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
906 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Merge slight right onto East Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on Market Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
2012 ft · 32 sec · Front Street
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Cottingham Boulevard North
2.3 mi · 3 min · Cottingham Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harris Street
10 mi · 12 min · Harris Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1448 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Gibson Avenue
629 ft · 28 sec · East Gibson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Gibson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and McColl.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near McColl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to McColl?
The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Spartanburg and 79.7 miles from McColl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.26 one way or $44.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near McColl.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
Camden
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Gastonia
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and McColl. Straight-line distance: 136.78 mi (220.12 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 McColl
Town in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 34.6687700, -79.5453300 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: McColl (-79.54533, 34.66877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.85 | $53.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
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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