How far is Spartanburg, SC from Pamplico, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Pamplico, SC is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Pamplico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Pamplico.
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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
78.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Florence
1687 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn sharp right onto West Evans Street
1021 ft · 25 sec · West Evans Street
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Continue on 2nd Loop Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · 2nd Loop Road
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Continue on Pamplico Highway
17.4 mi · 31 min · Pamplico Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
20 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Pamplico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 East
Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 01h 30m
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 Pamplico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Pamplico?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Dentsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Spartanburg and 94.2 miles from Pamplico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Pamplico.
Stop Ideas Near Dentsville
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 Dentsville.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Florence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Pamplico. Straight-line distance: 149.8 mi (241.08 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 Pamplico
City in Florence County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 33.9960000, -79.5700600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pamplico (-79.57006, 33.996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $26.13 | $52.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $38.76 | $77.53 |
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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