How far is Pacolet, SC from Ashley, SC?

The driving distance from Pacolet, SC to Ashley, SC is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
17.22 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.22 mi
Kilometers
27.71 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashley
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Pacolet
Tue, Apr 14, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacolet
2026-04-14T22:24
Arrive Ashley
Tue, Apr 14, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pacolet
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Spartanburg
SC

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Pacolet
8.6 mi
00h 15m
To Ashley
8.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pacolet and Ashley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pacolet and Ashley.

  1. 1

    Start on Crescent Street

    771 ft · 40 sec · Crescent Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    736 ft · 24 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pine Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · South Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Petrie Road

    1168 ft · 53 sec · Old Petrie Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Dogwood Club Road

    1260 ft · 56 sec · Dogwood Club Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southport Road

    7.3 mi · 12 min · Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto John B White Sr Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · John B White Sr Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Reidville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Reidville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Anderson Mill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Elena Drive

    980 ft · 48 sec · Elena Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jay Circle

    561 ft · 25 sec · Jay Circle

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jay Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacolet and Ashley.

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southport Road
7.25 mi · 42%
South Pine Street
6.2 mi · 36%
Reidville Road
1.02 mi · 6%
John B White Sr Boulevard
0.94 mi · 5%
Anderson Mill Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Dogwood Club Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southport Road

Turn right onto Southport Road

7.25 mi · 00h 12m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spartanburg
00h 15m from Pacolet
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pacolet and Sunny near Ashley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pacolet to Ashley?

The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Spartanburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Pacolet and 8.6 miles from Ashley.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pacolet and Sunny near Ashley.

Stop Ideas Near Spartanburg

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 Spartanburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Cowpens Police Department

Cowpens , SC
5332 N Main St, 5330 N Main St, Cowpens, SC 29330
Rating 3.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Museum,Police department
Pacolet Town Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Pacolet Town Hall

Pacolet , SC
180 Montgomery Ave, Pacolet, SC 29372
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Spartanburg Municipal Court

Spartanburg , SC
145 W Broad St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

1 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

45 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

78 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

87 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacolet and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.85 km).

Pacolet

#1 Pacolet

Town of the United States

Population2,604
Coordinates34.8990200, -81.7617700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Ashley

Ashley is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9056800, -82.0012100
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacolet (-81.76177, 34.89902)
End: Ashley (-82.00121, 34.90568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.42
Round trip
$4.83
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.42 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.70 $5.40
Premium $4.78 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.62 $3.43 $6.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacolet and Ashley. The current time is 22:24:54.

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.