How far is Central, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Central, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Spartanburg.
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Start on Church Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Eighteen Mile Road
3269 ft · 1 min · Eighteen Mile Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 123 North: Greenville
849 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 21 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1547 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
763 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 153
5.3 mi · 8 min · Highway 153
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, US 29: Greenville
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central and Spartanburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 North
Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Central and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Central and 30.9 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Central and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gantt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gantt.
Greenville
Clemson
Spartanburg
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 50.61 mi (81.45 km).
#1 Central
Town in Pickens County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,452 |
| Coordinates | 34.7242700, -82.7812500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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