How far is Forest Acres, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Forest Acres, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
185.27 mi
02h 57m
Flight
165.15 mi
265.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.15 mi
Kilometers
265.79 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.27 mi
Kilometers
298.16 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Acres
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Acres
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Acres
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Springdale
SC

City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Forest Acres
93.5 mi
01h 28m
To Spartanburg
91.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Acres and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Gross Avenue

    915 ft · 42 sec · Gross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farrell Street

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Farrell Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Live Oak Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Live Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-26 West

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    146.8 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Highway 221

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  10. 10

    Continue on South Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-26 West
171 mi · 92%
South Church Street
6.01 mi · 3%
North Main Street
3.69 mi · 2%
South Live Oak Drive
2.34 mi · 1%
Highway 221
2.32 mi · 1%
Farrell Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-26 West

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 39m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springdale
01h 28m from Forest Acres
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Acres and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Acres to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Springdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Forest Acres and 91.7 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Forest Acres and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Springdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springdale, 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 Springdale.

RAIL

Columbia

7 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Camden

55 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Denmark

70 mi away
200 West Baruch Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Acres and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 165.15 mi (265.79 km).

Forest Acres

#1 Forest Acres

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population10,269
Coordinates33.1043400, -80.0984200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Gross Avenue (-80.098079, 33.104645)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.75 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
13.08 gal · 49.5 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.97 $57.93
Premium $4.78 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.62 $36.78 $73.56

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Acres and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:30:52.

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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.