How far is Saxon, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Saxon, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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
3.6 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.16 mi
3.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.16 mi
Kilometers
3.47 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.6 mi
Kilometers
5.79 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Saxon
Tue, May 12, 8:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saxon
2026-05-12T20:30
Arrive Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saxon
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
Southern Shops
SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

From Saxon
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Spartanburg
2.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    660 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nahant Street

    1749 ft · 1 min · Nahant Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayne Street

    2771 ft · 1 min · Hayne Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hugh Street

    806 ft · 41 sec · Hugh Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Saxon Avenue

    1237 ft · 60 sec · Saxon Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    140 m · 25 sec · North Center Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    570 ft · 18 sec · Arch Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Forest Street

    2347 ft · 1 min · North Forest Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wofford Street

    1014 ft · 32 sec · Wofford Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Saint John Street

    2155 ft · 1 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 Saxon 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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayne Street
0.53 mi · 15%
North Forest Street
0.44 mi · 12%
West Saint John Street
0.41 mi · 11%
Nahant Street
0.33 mi · 9%
Saxon Avenue
0.23 mi · 7%
Wofford Street
0.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hayne Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayne Street

0.53 mi · 00h 01m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
2.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
00h 03m from Saxon
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saxon and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Saxon and 2.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops

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 Southern Shops and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cowpens Police Department
Scenic stop 9.3 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 12 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 14.3 mi away

Chesnee City Hall

Chesnee , SC
201 W Cherokee St, Chesnee, SC 29323
Rating 4.0/5 3 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.

RAIL

Spartanburg

6 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

41 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Gastonia

82 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Clemson

83 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 2.16 mi (3.47 km).

Saxon

#1 Saxon

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Population3,424
Coordinates34.9612300, -81.9673300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-81.967206, 34.961155)
End: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.03
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.51 $1.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.58 $1.15
Premium $4.78 $0.62 $1.24
Diesel $5.62 $0.73 $1.46

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saxon and Spartanburg. The current time is 20:30:00.

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.