How far is Abbeville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Abbeville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.81 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.81 mi
Kilometers
113.95 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Mon, May 25, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Abbeville
Mon, May 25, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbeville
2026-05-25T08:06
Arrive Spartanburg
Mon, May 25, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbeville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Abbeville
38.6 mi
00h 45m
To Spartanburg
32.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Court Square

    144 m · 11 sec · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1909 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Greenwood Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · East Greenwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  6. 6

    Continue on West Cambridge Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 35 sec · Grace Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 72 East

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 72 East
26.5 mi · 37%
Reynolds Avenue
25.2 mi · 36%
East Greenwood Street
9.77 mi · 14%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 8%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 5%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Reynolds Avenue

Continue straight

24.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 45m from Abbeville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Abbeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Abbeville and 32.2 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Abbeville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.04 km).

Abbeville

#1 Abbeville

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Population4,958
Coordinates34.1781700, -82.3790100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-82.379039, 34.178197)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.46 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.81
5 gal · 18.92 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.90 $19.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.07 $22.15
Premium $4.78 $11.94 $23.89
Diesel $5.62 $14.06 $28.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbeville and Spartanburg. The current time is 08:06:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.