How far is Pacolet, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Pacolet, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
10.98 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.26 mi
16.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.26 mi
Kilometers
16.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.98 mi
Kilometers
17.67 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Return by in Pacolet
Thu, Oct 15, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacolet
2026-10-15T13:33
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Oct 15, 1:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pacolet
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
Central Pacolet
SC

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

From Pacolet
5.5 mi
00h 09m
To Spartanburg
5.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 11 min · South Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    609 ft · 21 sec · Forest Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Union Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Henry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1232 ft · 41 sec · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacolet 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Pine Street
8.62 mi · 79%
Union Street
1.28 mi · 12%
East Henry Street
0.44 mi · 4%
South Church Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Crescent Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Pine Street

Continue on South Pine Street

6.99 mi · 00h 11m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central Pacolet
00h 09m from Pacolet
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pacolet and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Central Pacolet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Pacolet and 5.5 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Central Pacolet

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 Central Pacolet and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 6.7 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 5.9 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 5.1 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 Central Pacolet.

RAIL

Spartanburg

18 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

61 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

66 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Charlotte

92 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacolet and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 10.26 mi (16.51 km).

Pacolet

#1 Pacolet

Town of the United States

Population2,604
Coordinates34.8990200, -81.7617700
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Pacolet (-81.76177, 34.89902)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.07
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $1.53 $3.07
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.72 $3.43
Premium $4.80 $1.87 $3.75
Diesel $5.84 $2.28 $4.55

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacolet and Spartanburg. The current time is 13:33:38.

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.