How far is Spartanburg, SC from Yemassee, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Yemassee, SC is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
197.86 mi
03h 43m
Flight
167.99 mi
270.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.99 mi
Kilometers
270.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.86 mi
Kilometers
318.43 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-18T05:21
Arrive Yemassee
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 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
Pineridge
SC

Town in South Carolina

From Spartanburg
99 mi
01h 51m
To Yemassee
98.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Yemassee.

  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

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 68: Hampton, Yemassee

    881 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SC 68 East: Yemassee

    577 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Yemassee Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Yemassee Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yemassee Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
81.9 mi · 41%
Charleston
60.2 mi · 30%
I 95 South
47.8 mi · 24%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 3%
Yemassee Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
SC 68
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pineridge
01h 51m from Spartanburg
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Yemassee?

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Pineridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Spartanburg and 98.9 miles from Yemassee.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Yemassee.

Stop Ideas Near Pineridge

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

11 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

58 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

65 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Yemassee. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Yemassee

Town in Beaufort and Hampton Counties, South Carolina

Population1,133
Coordinates32.6901800, -80.8506600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Yemassee (-80.85066, 32.69018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.30
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.65 $55.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.91 $61.83
Premium $4.78 $33.35 $66.70
Diesel $5.62 $39.26 $78.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Yemassee. The current time is 05:21:30.

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.