How far is Southern Shops, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from Southern Shops, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southern Shops and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southern Shops and Spartanburg.
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Start on Surf Lane
65 m · 11 sec · Surf Lane
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Turn right onto Robin Circle
41 m · 6 sec · Robin Circle
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Turn slight left onto Wrengate Street
116 m · 22 sec · Wrengate Street
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Turn left onto Viaduct Road
68 m · 15 sec · Viaduct Road
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Turn sharp right onto Fairforest Road
2161 ft · 1 min · Fairforest Road
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Turn right onto Asheville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Asheville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hearon Circle
135 m · 15 sec · Asheville Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Asheville Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Asheville Highway
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Continue on North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · 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 Southern Shops 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.
Asheville Highway
Exit the rotary onto Asheville Highway
2.27 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Southern Shops and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southern Shops to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Saxon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Southern Shops and 2.7 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Southern Shops and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saxon
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 Saxon.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southern Shops and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 4.34 mi (6.99 km).
#1 Southern Shops
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,767 |
| Coordinates | 34.9859500, -81.9945500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.75 | $1.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.91 | $1.82 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
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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