How far is Spartanburg, SC from Boiling Springs, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Boiling Springs, SC is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Charleston
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 21, US 176, US 321: Gaston, Cayce
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charleston Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Charleston Highway
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Turn slight right onto Highway 321
4.8 mi · 6 min · Highway 321
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Continue on North Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Southbound Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southbound Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Savannah Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Savannah Highway
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Continue on Carolina Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Carolina Highway
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Turn right onto Hagood Street
2166 ft · 43 sec · Hagood Street
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Continue on Barnwell Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · Barnwell Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Allen Street
1 km · 1 min · Allen Street
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Turn left onto Marlboro Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Marlboro Avenue
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Boiling Springs Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Boiling Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irmo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Spartanburg and 81.5 miles from Boiling Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Boiling Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Irmo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irmo.
Columbia
Camden
Denmark
Spartanburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 128.6 mi (206.96 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boiling Springs
City in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 5,076 |
| Coordinates | 33.1351500, -81.4312200 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boiling Springs (-81.43122, 33.13515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.47 | $50.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
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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