How far is Greenville, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.8 mi
00h 37m
Flight
27.02 mi
43.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.02 mi
Kilometers
43.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.8 mi
Kilometers
51.18 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-19T14:58
Arrive Spartanburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Duncan
SC

Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Greenville
15 mi
00h 18m
To Spartanburg
16.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg

    783 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
15.3 mi · 48%
East North Street
5.76 mi · 18%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 14%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 8%
West Saint John Street
0.78 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
00h 18m from Greenville
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Greenville and 16.8 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Duncan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

19 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

26 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

69 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

97 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 27.02 mi (43.49 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.87
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.44 $8.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.96 $9.92
Premium $4.78 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.62 $6.30 $12.60

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Spartanburg. The current time is 14:58:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.