How far is Spartanburg, SC from Saint Andrews, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Saint Andrews, SC is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.76 mi
01h 42m
Flight
78.11 mi
125.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.76 mi
Kilometers
141.24 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-19T15:10
Arrive Saint Andrews
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Joanna
SC

Census-designated place in Laurens County, South Carolina

From Spartanburg
43.9 mi
00h 51m
To Saint Andrews
43.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Saint Andrews.

  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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Saint Andrews Road

    600 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Saint Andrews Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Saint Andrews Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broad River Road

    651 ft · 19 sec · Broad River Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Whiteford Road

    84 m · 12 sec · Whiteford Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whiteford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
80.4 mi · 92%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 7%
Saint Andrews Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Broad River Road
0.12 mi
Whiteford Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

77.9 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Joanna
00h 51m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Saint Andrews?

The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Joanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Spartanburg and 43.9 miles from Saint Andrews.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Andrews.

Stop Ideas Near Joanna

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

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

61 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

74 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Columbia

85 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Clemson

98 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Saint Andrews. Straight-line distance: 78.11 mi (125.71 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Saint Andrews

#2 Saint Andrews

Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland

Population16,680
Coordinates34.0487628, -81.1031494
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Saint Andrews (-81.103149, 34.048763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.72 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.2 gal · 23.44 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.78 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.62 $17.43 $34.87

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Saint Andrews. The current time is 15:10:32.

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.