How far is Spartanburg, SC from Abbeville, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Abbeville, SC is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
77.03 mi
01h 44m
Flight
59.06 mi
95.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.06 mi
Kilometers
95.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.03 mi
Kilometers
123.96 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-18T05:21
Arrive Abbeville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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
Clinton
SC

City in Laurens County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
38.5 mi
00h 52m
To Abbeville
38.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 221

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221

  3. 3

    Turn left

    843 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire

    1115 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 72 East

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Springdale Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Springdale Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    2193 ft · 53 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 72 West

    23.8 mi · 31 min · Highway 72 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Reynolds Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Reynolds Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    1617 ft · 36 sec · Grace Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cambridge Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Cambridge Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 72

    1.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 72

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1909 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Square

    141 m · 16 sec · Court Square

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Washington Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Abbeville.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 221
27.5 mi · 36%
Highway 72 West
23.8 mi · 31%
North Church Street
5.99 mi · 8%
Springdale Drive
3.43 mi · 4%
West Cambridge Avenue
1.58 mi · 2%
State Highway 72
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 221

Merge slight left

25 mi · 00h 27m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 52m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Spartanburg and 38.5 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Abbeville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

65 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

91 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Columbia

94 mi away
850 Pulaski Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 59.06 mi (95.04 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Population4,958
Coordinates34.1781700, -82.3790100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Abbeville (-82.37901, 34.17817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Abbeville. The current time is 05:21:52.

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.