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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Front Street
660 ft · 29 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Nahant Street
1749 ft · 1 min · Nahant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayne Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Hayne Street
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Continue on Hugh Street
806 ft · 41 sec · Hugh Street
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Turn left onto Saxon Avenue
1237 ft · 60 sec · Saxon Avenue
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Turn left onto North Center Street
140 m · 25 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto Arch Street
570 ft · 18 sec · Arch Street
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Turn right onto North Forest Street
2347 ft · 1 min · North Forest Street
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Turn left onto Wofford Street
1014 ft · 32 sec · Wofford Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Saint John Street
2155 ft · 1 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 Saxon 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saxon and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 2.16 mi (3.47 km).
#1 Saxon
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.9612300, -81.9673300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: North Church Street (-81.931721, 34.94966)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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