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Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Andrews, SC

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

199.2 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 49m ★
6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m

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

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Downtown Spartanburg, SC, SC

Spartanburg, SC

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town in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States

Andrews, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Andrews, SC covers 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 26, Garners Ferry Road, US Highway 521 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.4 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Andrews, SC covers 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 79.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 26.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
8.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 26

Merge onto I 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
88 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 126; US 76

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76 toward I 126, US 76: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia
6
91.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward Huger Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Huger Street
4
92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | Gervais Street

Turn left onto Gervais Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
133.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | US 76 Business / Broad Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business / Broad Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 26 79.4 mi 1h 26m
Garners Ferry Road 36.2 mi 45m
US Highway 521 26.8 mi 30m
Manning Road 15.1 mi 17m
Greeleyville Highway 14.2 mi 16m
North Church Street 6.7 mi 11m
North Guignard Drive 3.6 mi 4m
I 126 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 26 — 79.4 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 221; SC 56

6.0 mi · 10 min · North Church Street
2

Continue on US 221

2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 22 sec
4

Merge onto I 26

79 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 126; US 76

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 126; US 76
Toward I 126, US 76: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Huger Street Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 21; US 176; US 321

0.7 mi · 1 min · Huger Street
8

Turn left onto Gervais Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto US 76; US 378

1.4 mi · 2 min · Millwood Avenue
10

Continue on US 76; US 378

1.3 mi · 2 min · Devine Street
11

Continue on US 76; US 378

36 mi · 45 min · Garners Ferry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 76 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
13

Turn slight right onto US 521

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bultman Drive
14

Continue on US 521

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
15

Continue on US 521

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Guignard Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto US 521

15 mi · 17 min · Manning Road
17

Continue on US 521

0.7 mi · 50 sec · North Church Street
18

Turn left onto US 521; SC 261

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Boyce Street
19

Continue on US 521; SC 261

14 mi · 16 min · Greeleyville Highway
20

Continue on US 521

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Society Street
21

Continue on US 521

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Society Street
22

Continue on US 521

27 mi · 30 min · US Highway 521
23

Continue on US 521 Bus

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 521 Bus

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Spartanburg, SC

This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spartanburg, 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 I 26 for about 79.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 2h 1m into the drive

city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

100 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 99.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.

Arriving in Andrews, SC

The final approach into Andrews, 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 Andrews, SC.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park

National Park

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 109.9
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
View on nps.gov
Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.15 one way

$62.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.06 $68.12
premium $4.70 $36.87 $73.74
diesel $5.61 $43.98 $87.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.8 0 $20.92 $9.56
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
EV Truck/SUV 79.7 0 $27.89 $12.75

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 1 day ago

Origin

Spartanburg, SC

Afternoon in Spartanburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andrews, SC

Afternoon in Andrews on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Andrews, SC covers 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 26, Garners Ferry Road, US Highway 521. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles (I 126; US 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spartanburg, SC to Andrews, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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