How far is Spartanburg, SC from Newport, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 17m.
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.
Town in South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Newport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Newport.
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Start on North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn slight right onto Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on Chesnee Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 85 North: Charlotte
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill
2272 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Turn left onto Alexander Love Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn left onto Old York Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Adnah Church Road
60 m · 5 sec · Adnah Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Adnah Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Newport.
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 North
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Newport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Newport?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Spartanburg and 29.6 miles from Newport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Newport.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Shelby City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksburg.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Greenville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Newport. Straight-line distance: 47.14 mi (75.87 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 Newport
Newport is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9898600, -81.1009100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newport (-81.10091, 34.98986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $3.60 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $8.48 | $16.95 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
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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