Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Late night in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Bennettsville, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
148.2 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
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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
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Spartanburg to Bennettsville, expect a 148.2-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Because this route is a relatively quick trek through the Southeast, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of about $24 for the entire drive. The path utilizes a mix of local routes, including Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Lancaster Highway, and Pageland Highway. Since you are staying within South Carolina the entire time, the transition between these two areas remains consistent with the local regional character.
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 .
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
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North Church Street
2
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East Henry Street
3
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
4
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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Forest Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Pine Street
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
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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
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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
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J A Cochran Bypass
15
Turn right onto SC 9
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Lancaster Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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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
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SC 9
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9
276 ft
·
7 sec
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SC 9
20
Merge onto SC 9
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pageland Highway
21
Continue on SC 9
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
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East Mc Gregor Street
22
Continue on SC 9
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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McGregor Street
23
Continue on SC 9
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on SC 9
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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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 lane.
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
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US 1; SC 9
30
Continue on SC 9 Business; SC 38 Business
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Cheraw Street
31
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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West Market Street
32
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over three hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits you best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to stretch your legs, given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads. Because you are primarily avoiding major interstates, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as services may be more spaced out along the secondary highways. Remember that with a $24 fuel estimate, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Spartanburg to ensure you have plenty of range for the full 148.2 miles. Staying alert for changing speed limits on the Pageland and Lancaster sections will make for a much smoother arrival in Bennettsville.
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 33 miles or 45m 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 33 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.
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 33 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 133.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SC 56 / East Henry Street
Turn left onto SC 56 / East Henry Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Navigation decision point
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
|
~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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.18 one way
$46.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
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, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Bennettsville on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
12 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
near mile 5.1
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, moving away from the monotony of the interstate system. With only 11% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating smaller, winding roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the 28.5 miles of Jonesville Lockhart Highway, which offers the most steady rhythm of the entire trip. As you transition between the various local highways, be prepared for a drive that changes pace frequently. It is a hands-on experience behind the wheel, perfect for drivers who prefer local scenery over fast-paced, high-speed transit.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Jonesville Lockhart Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near SC 56 / East Henry Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 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: at 0.2 miles (SC 56 / East Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 148.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Jonesville Lockhart Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bennettsville, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SC 56 / East Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bennettsville, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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