How far is Spartanburg, SC from Murrells Inlet, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Murrells Inlet, SC is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Murrells Inlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Murrells Inlet.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Manning Road
15.1 mi · 17 min · Manning Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto East Boyce Street
2023 ft · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
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Continue on Greeleyville Highway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
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Continue on Society Street
2787 ft · 40 sec · Society Street
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Continue on Society Street
1.2 km · 53 sec · Society Street
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Continue on US Highway 521
26.8 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Georgetown Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Highway
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Continue on Highmarket Street
9.4 mi · 13 min · Highmarket Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Continue on L. H. Siau Bridge
1340 ft · 25 sec · L. H. Siau Bridge
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Continue on Ocean Highway
17.4 mi · 25 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Highway 17
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 17
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Turn right onto Wachesaw Road
1253 ft · 40 sec · Wachesaw Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US 17 Business
1660 ft · 57 sec · US 17 Business
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 17 Business
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Murrells Inlet.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Murrells Inlet?
The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Stateburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Spartanburg and 119.4 miles from Murrells Inlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.35 one way or $66.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Murrells Inlet.
Stop Ideas Near Stateburg
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 Stateburg.
Camden
Columbia
Kingstree
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Murrells Inlet. Straight-line distance: 191.28 mi (307.83 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 Murrells Inlet
Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,547 |
| Coordinates | 33.5510000, -79.0414300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murrells Inlet (-79.04143, 33.551)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $3.96 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.23 | $80.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.35 | $94.71 |
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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