How far is Spartanburg, SC from Socastee, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Socastee, SC is about 234.9 miles (378 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.9 miles (304 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Socastee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Socastee.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Turn left onto West Palmetto Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · West Palmetto Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
32.7 mi · 42 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight
1762 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Dick Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dick Pond Road
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Turn left onto Socastee Boulevard
716 ft · 20 sec · Socastee Boulevard
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Turn left onto River Road
75 m · 11 sec · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Socastee.
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
79.4 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.
Clear leaving Spartanburg and Clear near Socastee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Socastee?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Lugoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Spartanburg and 117.5 miles from Socastee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.9 miles (304 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Spartanburg and Clear near Socastee.
Stop Ideas Near Lugoff
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 Lugoff.
Camden
Columbia
Florence
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Socastee. Straight-line distance: 188.88 mi (303.97 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 Socastee
Census-designated place in Horry County, South Carolina
| Population | 19,952 |
| Coordinates | 33.6835000, -78.9983700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Socastee (-78.99837, 33.6835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.72 | $73.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.62 | $93.25 |
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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