Traveling by car

Planning a trip to Darlington Raceway for a NASCAR weekend? Here’s how to get there, where to park, and some helpful tips to make your visit as easy as possible.

Getting to Darlington Raceway

Darlington Raceway is located at 1301 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, South Carolina 29532. The track is easily accessible by car and well-marked with signage during major events.

If you're driving from:

• the north (e.g., Charlotte): Take I-77 South to I-20 East, then follow signs for Darlington via US-52 or SC-151.
• the south (e.g., Charleston): Take I-26 West to I-95 North, then SC-327 North to US-52 North.
• The West (e.g., Columbia): Use I-20 East to Exit 131 (US-401 North), then follow signs to the track.
• The east (e.g., Myrtle Beach): Take US-501 to SC-327 or SC-34 West, and follow signs to Darlington.

Approximate driving distances from major cities:

• Charlotte, NC – 100 miles / 1 hour 45 minutes
• Columbia, SC – 80 miles / 1 hour 30 minutes
• Charleston, SC – 130 miles / 2 hours 15 minutes
• Greenville, SC – 160 miles / 2 hours 45 minutes
• Florence, SC – 10 miles / 15 minutes
• Myrtle Beach, SC – 75 miles / 1 hour 30 minutes
• Atlanta, GA – 260 miles / 4 hours
• Raleigh, NC – 135 miles / 2 hours 15 minutes

GPS directions are reliable, but near the track, police may reroute traffic to manage congestion, especially on race days.

Parking Information

• General parking is free in designated lots around the venue–first come, first served.
• Accessible parking is available near the main gates; a valid placard is required.
• Unofficial parking – optional

For more information regarding parking, click here.