Trip from Hartsville, SC to Spartanburg, SC

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

138.3 mi

223 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

2h 59m

8 AM

3h 22m

10 AM

3h 7m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 8m

5 PM

3h 21m

8 PM

2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hartsville to Spartanburg covers 138.3 miles across the Southeast, making this a manageable journey that fits perfectly into a single day. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 59 minutes behind the wheel, allowing for a straightforward transition between these two South Carolina hubs. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, this trip is quite economical for solo travelers or small groups. While the route is simple enough to complete in one go, planning for at least one stop is recommended to break up the drive. Overall, this mixed-drive route offers a reliable way to navigate the state without the stress of an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.1 miles from Hartsville, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience that shifts between different types of infrastructure as you head toward Spartanburg. The journey relies on a blend of Lancaster Highway, US 601, and Pine Avenue, resulting in a route where only 34% of the path is on highways. You will navigate a mix of local roads and faster stretches, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 19.9 miles on Lancaster Highway. This creates a balanced pace that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate commute. By combining these different road types, the trip keeps you engaged while transitioning through the regional landscape.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lancaster Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near SC 151BU / West Carolina Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 138.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (SC 151BU / West Carolina Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 66.9 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.5 miles (US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | SC 151BU / West Carolina Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SC 151BU / West Carolina Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

121.5 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway

Turn right onto US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

136.2 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | Forest Avenue

Turn left onto Forest Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

136.3 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | SC 56 / Union Street

Turn right onto SC 56 / Union Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lancaster Highway	19.9 mi	25m
US 601	19.3 mi	21m
Pine Avenue	18.2 mi	20m
US 321	14.6 mi	16m
Jonesville Lockhart Highway	13.8 mi	16m
State Highway 151	9.7 mi	11m
South Pine Street	7 mi	10m
Furman L Fendley Highway	5.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Lancaster Highway — 19.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville, SC and Spartanburg, SC.

Start on US 15 Business

64 ft · 9 sec · South 5th Street

Turn left onto SC 151 Business

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Carolina Avenue

Enter roundabout onto SC 151BU

192 ft · 4 sec · West Carolina Avenue

Continue on SC 151BU

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Carolina Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on West Carolina Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Carolina Avenue

Merge onto SC 151

5.0 mi · 7 min · West Bobo Newsome Highway

Continue on SC 151

4.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

Continue on SC 151

18 mi · 20 min · Pine Avenue

Continue on SC 151

4.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 151

Turn left onto SC 151 Business

451 ft · 14 sec · Pearl Street

Turn left onto Tory Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Tory Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 601; SC 9

19 mi · 21 min · US 601; SC 9

Take the exit onto SC 9

0.3 mi · 42 sec · SC 9

Merge onto US 521; SC 9

4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass

Continue on SC 9

4.0 mi · 4 min · Chester Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto SC 9

20 mi · 25 min · Lancaster Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SC 9; SC 72; SC 121; SC 97

3.9 mi · 4 min · J A Cochran Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 321; SC 9

15 mi · 16 min · US 321; SC 9

Continue on SC 9; SC 49

0.1 mi · 15 sec · SC 9; SC 49

Continue on SC 9, SC 49

14 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

Merge onto SC 9; SC 18

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Jonesville Highway

Continue on SC 9; SC 18

0.6 mi · 40 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto S-44-12

1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

Turn right onto US 176

5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 176

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

Continue on US 176

7.0 mi · 10 min · South Pine Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Forest Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Forest Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto SC 56

1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SC 56

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Henry Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto US 221; SC 56

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Church Street

Arrive at destination

US 221; SC 56

Trip Plan

Since this 138.3-mile trip is well-suited for a single day, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave during off-peak hours will help you maintain your estimated 2-hour and 59-minute transit time. Because you only have one planned stop, utilize it wisely to refuel or stretch your legs, especially since you’ll be spending about $22 on gas total. Keep a close eye on your navigation when moving between Lancaster Highway, US 601, and Pine Avenue to ensure you stay on track through the transitions. Prioritizing a steady pace will make the drive feel shorter and much more relaxed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Hartsville, SC, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 69.1 miles or 1h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hartsville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hartsville, SC

This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hartsville, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Lancaster Highway for about 19.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.1 mi from Hartsville, SC · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belmont, NC

69 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Hartsville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spartanburg, SC

The final approach into Spartanburg, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spartanburg, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.13 one way

$44.27 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$24.12	$48.23
premium	$4.78	$26.02	$52.03
diesel	$5.64	$30.73	$61.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.5	$14.52	$6.64
Efficient EV	34.6	$12.10	$5.53
EV Truck/SUV	55.3	$19.36	$8.85

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hartsville, SC

Evening in Hartsville on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spartanburg, SC

Evening in Spartanburg on Sunday

Local time

5:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Belmont, NC

69 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 59m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hartsville, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lancaster Highway, US 601, Pine Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Hartsville, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Hartsville, SC to Spartanburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Hartsville, SC to Spartanburg, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Spartanburg, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hartsville, SC

Spartanburg, SC

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 59m on the road

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