How far is Pendleton, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Pendleton, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.55 mi
01h 10m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.55 mi
Kilometers
103.89 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Gantt
SC

Town

From Pendleton
29.1 mi
00h 35m
To Spartanburg
35.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Queen Street

    1578 ft · 39 sec · East Queen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greenville Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Greenville Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 88

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 88

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Greenville Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Greenville Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Greenville Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · Old Greenville Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Greenville Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Old Greenville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Moore Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Moore Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Major Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Major Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 86

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 86

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 86
31.5 mi · 49%
Old Greenville Highway
12.4 mi · 19%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 7%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 4%
Moore Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Major Road
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 86

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 38m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gantt
00h 35m from Pendleton
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pendleton and Clear near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Gantt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Pendleton and 35.5 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pendleton and Clear near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gantt

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 Gantt and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 13.3 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 13.3 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 13.3 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 Gantt.

RAIL

Greenville

6 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

39 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

48 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.52 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in South Carolina, USA

Population3,313
Coordinates34.6517700, -82.7837500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: East Queen Street (-82.783749, 34.651772)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.10 $20.20
Premium $4.78 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $5.62 $12.82 $25.65

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pendleton and Spartanburg. The current time is 02:32:13.

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.