How far is Northlake, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Northlake, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.83 mi
01h 02m
Flight
50.24 mi
80.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.24 mi
Kilometers
80.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Sat, Nov 7, 1:50 PM EST
Return by in Northlake
Sat, Nov 7, 2:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northlake
2026-11-07T12:48
Arrive Spartanburg
Sat, Nov 7, 1:50 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northlake
9:30 PM EST
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
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Northlake
27.5 mi
00h 31m
To Spartanburg
31.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edgewater Way

    797 ft · 38 sec · Edgewater Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Liberty Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

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

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northlake 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Liberty Highway
46 mi · 78%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 7%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 5%
West Saint John Street
0.78 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
US 29
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Liberty Highway

Merge slight left

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
50.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 31m from Northlake
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northlake and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Northlake and 31.4 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northlake and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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 Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 11.9 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 11.9 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 11.9 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 Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).

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#1 Northlake

Northlake is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.5662200, -82.6840200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgewater Way (-82.686261, 34.565276)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.84
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $7.42 $14.84
Mid-grade $4.01 $8.35 $16.70
Premium $4.42 $9.20 $18.40
Diesel $5.69 $11.84 $23.68

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Northlake and Spartanburg. The current time is 12:48:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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