How far is Spartanburg, SC from Saint Matthews, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Saint Matthews, SC is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Saint Matthews.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Saint Matthews.
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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 right to continue on Charleston
28.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 6: North Saint Matthews
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
550 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Caw Caw Highway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Caw Caw Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old State Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Saint Matthews.
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 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.
Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Rain Showers near Saint Matthews.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Saint Matthews?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Pomaria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Spartanburg and 62.1 miles from Saint Matthews.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pomaria
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 Pomaria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Saint Matthews. Straight-line distance: 110.54 mi (177.89 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 Saint Matthews
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
| Population | 1,903 |
| Coordinates | 33.6648800, -80.7778700 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Matthews (-80.77787, 33.66488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.98 | $41.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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