How far is New Ellenton, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from New Ellenton, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Ellenton and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Ellenton and Spartanburg.
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Start on Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Whiskey Road
9 mi · 17 min · Whiskey Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Street South
1681 ft · 41 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
109 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto York Street Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Continue on Columbia Highway North
5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Take the exit slight right
2414 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Pelion, Batesburg-Leesville
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 178: Pelion, Batesburg-Leesville
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Fairview Road
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Turn straight onto South Lee Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Lee Street
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Turn right onto Summerland Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerland Avenue
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Continue on Summerland Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Summerland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prosperity Highway
131 m · 15 sec · Prosperity Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prosperity Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Prosperity Highway
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Continue on South Carolina Highway 391
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391
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Continue on McNeary Street
1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
88 m · 17 sec · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto North Wheeler Avenue
1373 ft · 23 sec · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on C R Koon Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · C R Koon Highway
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Continue on Wilson Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Wilson Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 121
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Take the ramp slight right
1201 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 221
2.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Continue on South Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · South 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 New Ellenton 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.
State Highway 121
Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg
23.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from New Ellenton and 64.1 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.31 one way or $36.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Ellenton and Chance Rain Showers near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Ellenton and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 106.51 mi (171.41 km).
#1 New Ellenton
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215300, -81.6856700 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $4.04 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $27.74 | $55.48 |
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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