How far is Varnville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Varnville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Varnville and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Varnville and Spartanburg.
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Start on North Palm Street
51 m · 10 sec · North Palm Street
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Turn right onto East Palmetto Avenue
76 m · 16 sec · East Palmetto Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
33 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Carolina Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street East
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street East
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Continue on Augusta Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Railroad Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Augusta Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Augusta Highway
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Continue on Allendale-Hampton Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allendale-Hampton Highway
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Turn right onto Hampton Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Bufords Bridge Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Bufords Bridge Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Carolina Highway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Carolina Highway
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 321
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on Charleston Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Charleston Highway
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Continue on Charleston Highway
107 m · 11 sec · Charleston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West: Spartanburg
2540 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Varnville and Spartanburg.
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 26 West
Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Varnville and Cloudy near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Varnville to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Saint Andrews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Varnville and 88.9 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Varnville and Cloudy near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Varnville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 153.06 mi (246.32 km).
#1 Varnville
City in Hampton County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 32.8504400, -81.0792700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.70 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Premium | $4.57 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Diesel | $5.79 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
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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