How far is Spartanburg, SC from New Ellenton, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to New Ellenton, SC is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and New Ellenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and New Ellenton.
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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
43 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 121: Newberry
1421 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 121
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Wilson Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on C R Koon Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · C R Koon Highway
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Grace Street
677 ft · 34 sec · Grace Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
148 m · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
88 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on McNeary Street
1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street
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Continue on South Carolina Highway 391
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391
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Continue on Prosperity Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Prosperity Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Summerland Highway
119 m · 13 sec · Summerland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Summerland Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Summerland Highway
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Continue on Summerland Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Lee Street
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Turn straight onto Fairview Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp right
2319 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
1836 ft · 49 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Keep slight left to continue on Whiskey Road
9 mi · 17 min · Whiskey Road
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Continue on Main Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and New Ellenton.
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
43 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Spartanburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Ellenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to New Ellenton?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Prosperity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Spartanburg and 64 miles from New Ellenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.27 one way or $36.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spartanburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Ellenton.
Stop Ideas Near Prosperity
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 Prosperity.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and New Ellenton. Straight-line distance: 106.51 mi (171.41 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 New Ellenton
City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,186 |
| Coordinates | 33.4215300, -81.6856700 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Ellenton (-81.68567, 33.42153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $4.04 | $18.27 | $36.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $20.32 | $40.63 |
| Premium | $4.89 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
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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