How far is Spartanburg, SC from Boiling Springs, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Boiling Springs, SC is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
7.62 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.26 mi
11.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.26 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boiling Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 7:20 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Tue, Apr 14, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-04-14T19:04
Arrive Boiling Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 7:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
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 Spartanburg
3.8 mi
00h 08m
To Boiling Springs
3.8 mi
00h 08m

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 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Boiling Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boiling Springs Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Boiling Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Boiling Springs Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Boiling Springs Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    81 m · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boiling Springs Road
5.57 mi · 73%
North Church Street
1.99 mi · 26%
Longest Stretch

Boiling Springs Road

Continue on Boiling Springs Road

4.12 mi · 00h 08m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern Shops
00h 08m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Boiling Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 3.8 miles from Spartanburg and 3.8 miles from Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Boiling Springs.

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 8.3 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 13 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 11.3 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 Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.69 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0465100, -81.9817700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Boiling Springs (-81.98177, 35.04651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.14
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.07 $2.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.20 $2.39
Premium $4.78 $1.29 $2.58
Diesel $5.62 $1.52 $3.04

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 Boiling Springs. The current time is 19:04:25.

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.