How far is Spartanburg, SC from Liberty, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Liberty, SC is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Liberty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Liberty.
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Start on North Church Street
759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street
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Turn left onto West Saint John Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
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Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
1296 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 153: Easley
1355 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 153
5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 153
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
923 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson
766 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Moorefield Memorial Highway
1263 ft · 31 sec · Moorefield Memorial Highway
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Continue on Anderson Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Anderson Drive
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Continue on Anderson Drive
3086 ft · 57 sec · Anderson Drive
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Turn right onto East Main Street
34 m · 2 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Liberty.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Spartanburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Liberty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Liberty?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 25.6 miles from Spartanburg and 25.7 miles from Liberty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 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 Liberty.
Stop Ideas Near Mauldin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauldin.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 44.53 mi (71.66 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 Liberty
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 34.7878900, -82.6923600 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
End: Liberty (-82.69236, 34.78789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.65 | $17.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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