Spartanburg to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.4 miles 618.7 km · straight line
467.6 miles actual route 752.6 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Spartanburg from Washington DC?

The distance from Spartanburg to Washington DC is 384.4 miles (618.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located NE of Spartanburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.6 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Spartanburg in South Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Spartanburg and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Spartanburg to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Spartanburg & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM