How far is Spartanburg, SC from Seneca, SC?

The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Seneca, SC is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.26 mi
01h 40m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.26 mi
Kilometers
111.46 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seneca
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Spartanburg
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spartanburg
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Seneca
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spartanburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Powdersville
SC

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

From Spartanburg
34.6 mi
00h 50m
To Seneca
34.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Seneca.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    759 ft · 31 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

    1296 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 153: Easley

    1355 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 153

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 153

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    923 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Calhoun Memorial Highway

    18.5 mi · 24 min · Calhoun Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tiger Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tiger Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Clemson Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Clemson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East North 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Townville Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Townville Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Townville Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
25.6 mi · 37%
Calhoun Memorial Highway
18.5 mi · 27%
Highway 153
5.78 mi · 8%
Clemson Boulevard
5.21 mi · 8%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.56 mi · 7%
Tiger Boulevard
3.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powdersville
00h 50m from Spartanburg
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Sunny near Seneca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Seneca?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Powdersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Spartanburg and 34.7 miles from Seneca.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Sunny near Seneca.

Stop Ideas Near Powdersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Powdersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Powdersville.

RAIL

Greenville

10 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

33 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

54 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

80 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.73 km).

Spartanburg

#1 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Seneca

#2 Seneca

City in South Carolina

Population8,564
Coordinates34.6856600, -82.9532000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)
End: Seneca (-82.9532, 34.68566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.66
Round trip
$19.33
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.66 $19.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.81 $21.61
Premium $4.78 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $5.62 $13.72 $27.45

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spartanburg and Seneca. The current time is 21:42:34.

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.