Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Bennettsville, SC
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
148.2 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Bennettsville, SC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Bennettsville, SC covers 148.2 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, Pageland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Jonesville Lockhart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 148.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jonesville Lockhart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 148.2 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: near the start (US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Depart onto US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
51.4 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Turn right onto SC 9 / Lancaster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
80.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
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SC 9
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
133.3 mi into trip
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~2h 45m in
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US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck / Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck / Front Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Lancaster Highway | 23.6 mi | 29m |
| Pageland Highway | 22 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| US 1 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Chesterfield Highway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| South Pine Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| Lancaster Bypass | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Bennettsville, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Henry Street
3
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Forest Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 176 Bypass
7
Continue on US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Furman L Fendley Highway
8
Turn left onto S-44-12
238 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Springs Highway
9
Continue on S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto SC 9
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18
141 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
13
Turn straight onto SC 9
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
14
Turn right onto US 321; SC 9
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
15
Turn right onto SC 9
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Lancaster Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Highway
17
Continue on SC 9
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
18
Take the exit onto SC 9
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SC 9
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
SC 9
20
Merge onto SC 9
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pageland Highway
21
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Mc Gregor Street
22
Continue on SC 9
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McGregor Street
23
Continue on SC 9
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on SC 9
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Merge onto SC 9
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boulevard
26
Continue on SC 9
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Chesterfield Highway
Use the left / none lanes.
27
Continue on SC 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Front Street
29
Turn right onto US 1; SC 9
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 1; SC 9
30
Continue on SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cheraw Street
31
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Market Street
32
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
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 74.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 74.1 miles or 1h 35m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bennettsville, 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 148.2 miles and 3h 4m.
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 Jonesville Lockhart Highway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.1 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bennettsville, SC
The final approach into Bennettsville, 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 Bennettsville, 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
$23.72 one way
$47.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| premium | $4.78 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Bennettsville, SC
Afternoon in Bennettsville on Sunday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m 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 Spartanburg, SC to Bennettsville, SC covers 148.2 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, Pageland Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.1 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 $23.72 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 148.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (SC 9 / Lancaster Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spartanburg, SC to Bennettsville, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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