How far is Spartanburg, SC from Williamston, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Williamston, SC is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
Driving 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 09m.
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.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Williamston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Williamston.
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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
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 185, US 29: Greenville, Columbia
786 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 185 South: Columbia
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Southern Connector
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 20: Piedmont Highway
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Piedmont Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Piedmont Highway
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Continue on Highway 20 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 20 North
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Continue on South Carolina 20
1.5 km · 2 min · South Carolina 20
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Continue on Greenville Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1448 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
80 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Mineral Park Lane
893 ft · 41 sec · Mineral Park Lane
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Turn right onto Spring Park
81 m · 12 sec · Spring Park
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Park
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Williamston.
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
23.5 mi · 00h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near Williamston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Williamston?
The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Spartanburg and 23.2 miles from Williamston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spartanburg and Mostly Sunny near Williamston.
Stop Ideas Near Five Forks
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 Five Forks.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Williamston. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 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 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamston (-82.47791, 34.61845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.84 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
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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