How far is Spartanburg, SC from Five Forks, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Five Forks, SC is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.81 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.6 mi
31.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.81 mi
Kilometers
33.49 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Five Forks
Sat, May 30, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Sat, May 30, 9:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-30T20:32
Arrive Five Forks
Sat, May 30, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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
Reidville
SC

Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Spartanburg
10.4 mi
00h 18m
To Five Forks
10.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Five Forks.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    1232 ft · 45 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Henry Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Henry Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John B White Sr Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · John B White Sr Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Reidville Road

    13.8 mi · 24 min · Reidville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bennetts Bridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Bennetts Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woodruff Road

    3166 ft · 1 min · Woodruff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Scuffletown Road

    51 m · 4 sec · Scuffletown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    81 m · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reidville Road
13.8 mi · 66%
John B White Sr Boulevard
3.12 mi · 15%
South Bennetts Bridge Road
2.25 mi · 11%
West Henry Street
0.75 mi · 4%
Woodruff Road
0.6 mi · 3%
North Church Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Reidville Road

Continue on Reidville Road

13.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reidville
00h 18m from Spartanburg
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Five Forks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Five Forks?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Reidville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Spartanburg and 10.4 miles from Five Forks.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Five Forks.

Stop Ideas Near Reidville

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 Reidville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 9.2 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 9.2 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 9.2 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 Reidville.

RAIL

Spartanburg

19 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

27 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

68 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

98 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Five Forks. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.55 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 Five Forks

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

Population14,140
Coordinates34.8048400, -82.2295600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Five Forks (-82.22956, 34.80484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.89
Round trip
$5.78
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.89 $5.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $3.23 $6.47
Premium $4.78 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.62 $4.11 $8.21

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Five Forks. The current time is 20:32:22.

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.