How far is Spartanburg, SC from Belton, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Belton, SC is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.48 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.45 mi
69.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.45 mi
Kilometers
69.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.67 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belton
Tue, Apr 14, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, Apr 14, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-14T11:19
Arrive Belton
Tue, Apr 14, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Spartanburg
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Belton
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 South: Columbia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 South: Columbia

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Connector

    8 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 South: Greenwood

    1534 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Augusta Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cooley Bridge Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Cooley Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 247

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 247

  17. 17

    Continue on River Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Breazeale Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
14.2 mi · 26%
Southern Connector
7.97 mi · 15%
Augusta Road
6.99 mi · 13%
Cooley Bridge Road
5.65 mi · 10%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.56 mi · 8%
Highway 247
3.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 38m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Belton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 27.2 miles from Spartanburg and 27.2 miles from Belton.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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 Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Belton. Straight-line distance: 43.45 mi (69.93 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

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

#2 Belton

City in eastern Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

Population4,484
Coordinates34.5228900, -82.4942900
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Belton (-82.49429, 34.52289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.21
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.61 $15.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.78 $9.17 $18.35
Diesel $5.62 $10.80 $21.60

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Belton. The current time is 11:19:06.

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.