How far is Spartanburg, SC from Saxon, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Saxon, SC is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Saxon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Saxon.
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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
2155 ft · 57 sec · West Saint John Street
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Turn right onto Wofford Street
1014 ft · 30 sec · Wofford Street
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Turn right onto North Forest Street
2347 ft · 1 min · North Forest Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arch Street
570 ft · 18 sec · Arch Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
140 m · 22 sec · North Center Street
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Turn right onto Saxon Avenue
1237 ft · 56 sec · Saxon Avenue
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Turn right onto Hugh Street
806 ft · 35 sec · Hugh Street
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Continue on Hayne Street
2771 ft · 1 min · Hayne Street
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Turn left onto Nahant Street
1749 ft · 1 min · Nahant Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
660 ft · 29 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Saxon.
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.
Hayne Street
Continue on Hayne Street
0.53 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Saxon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Saxon?
The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Southern Shops is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Spartanburg and 1.4 miles from Saxon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.40 one way or $0.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Saxon.
Stop Ideas Near Southern Shops
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern Shops.
Spartanburg
Greenville
Gastonia
Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Saxon. Straight-line distance: 2.16 mi (3.47 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 Saxon
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 34.9612300, -81.9673300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxon (-81.96733, 34.96123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $0.56 | $1.12 |
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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