How far is Spartanburg, SC from Seabrook Island, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Seabrook Island, SC is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.06 mi
04h 38m
Flight
192.62 mi
309.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.62 mi
Kilometers
309.99 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.06 mi
Kilometers
360.59 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Seabrook Island
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
112.1 mi
02h 19m
To Seabrook Island
112 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Seabrook Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Seabrook Island.

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 526: Savannah, Mount Pleasant

    1164 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 526 West: Savannah

    2462 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mark Clark Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

    127 m · 8 sec · Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Savannah Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Savannah Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Main Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bohicket Road

    7.3 mi · 18 min · Bohicket Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Betsy Kerrison Parkway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Betsy Kerrison Parkway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Seabrook Island Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Seabrook Island Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Seabrook Island Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Seabrook Island Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto The Haul Over

    1017 ft · 51 sec · The Haul Over

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right

    44 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Seabrook Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charleston
104 mi · 47%
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 37%
Bohicket Road
7.31 mi · 3%
Mark Clark Expressway
6.6 mi · 3%
Main Road
6.55 mi · 3%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charleston

Keep slight right to continue on Charleston

104 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
192.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
02h 19m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Seabrook Island?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Spartanburg and 112 miles from Seabrook Island.

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

The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.33 one way or $62.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Spartanburg and Sunny near Seabrook Island.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Seabrook Island. Straight-line distance: 192.62 mi (309.99 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Seabrook Island

#2 Seabrook Island

City in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,880
Coordinates32.5771300, -80.1706500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Seabrook Island (-80.17065, 32.57713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $31.33
Round trip
$62.66
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.33 $62.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.78 $37.79 $75.59
Diesel $5.62 $44.49 $88.97

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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There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Seabrook Island. The current time is 02:36:52.

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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.