How far is Pickens, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pickens and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens and Spartanburg.
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Start on Pendleton Street
32 m · 6 sec · Pendleton Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1010 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Jewel Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Jewel Street
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Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 23 min · Farrs Bridge Road
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Continue on Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Cedar Lane Road
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Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Pete Hollis Boulevard
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Continue on Buncombe Street
2603 ft · 56 sec · Buncombe Street
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Continue on West North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West North Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
759 ft · 24 sec · North 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 Pickens and Spartanburg.
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.
Farrs Bridge Road
Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
14.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Pickens and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pickens to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 24.9 miles from Pickens and 26.7 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pickens and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mauldin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pickens and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 44.16 mi (71.07 km).
#1 Pickens
City in South Carolina
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 34.8834500, -82.7073600 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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