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

The driving distance from Sullivans Island, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
208.63 mi
03h 58m
Flight
193.05 mi
310.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.05 mi
Kilometers
310.69 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.63 mi
Kilometers
335.75 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Wed, May 6, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Sullivans Island
Thu, May 7, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivans Island
2026-05-06T19:06
Arrive Spartanburg
Wed, May 6, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivans Island
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
Gaston
SC

Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Sullivans Island
104.3 mi
01h 59m
To Spartanburg
104.3 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    18 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Station 22 1/2 Street

    859 ft · 15 sec · Station 22 1/2 Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Ben Sawyer Boulevard

    2698 ft · 53 sec · Ben Sawyer Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Rifle Range Road

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Rifle Range Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Myrick Road

    1758 ft · 52 sec · Myrick Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Chuck Dawley Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Chuck Dawley Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Mark Clark Expressway

    12 mi · 15 min · Mark Clark Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West, US 78 West: Rivers Avenue

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Rivers Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rivers Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    534 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    2641 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  18. 18

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 North
183 mi · 88%
Mark Clark Expressway
12 mi · 6%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Ben Sawyer Boulevard
2.24 mi · 1%
Rivers Avenue
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 North

Merge slight left

159 mi · 02h 53m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 59m from Sullivans Island
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivans Island and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Sullivans Island and 104.3 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivans Island and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

20 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

55 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

65 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

119 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivans Island and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 193.05 mi (310.69 km).

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#1 Sullivans Island

Island in the United States of America

Population1,791
Coordinates32.7632300, -79.8367500
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Sullivans Island (-79.83675, 32.76323)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.87 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.31
14.72 gal · 55.74 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.15 $58.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.60 $65.19
Premium $4.78 $35.17 $70.33
Diesel $5.62 $41.39 $82.79

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivans Island and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:06:20.

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.