How far is Spindale, NC from Hopewell, NC?

The driving distance from Spindale, NC to Hopewell, NC is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.92 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.09 mi
17.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.09 mi
Kilometers
17.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.92 mi
Kilometers
24.01 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Spindale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spindale
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Spindale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bostic
NC

Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Spindale
7.5 mi
00h 13m
To Hopewell
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spindale and Hopewell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spindale and Hopewell.

  1. 1

    Start on Spindale Street

    1264 ft · 42 sec · Spindale Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    10.3 mi · 21 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hollis Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Hollis Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spindale and Hopewell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
10.3 mi · 69%
Hollis Road
4.41 mi · 30%
Spindale Street
0.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

10.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bostic
00h 13m from Spindale
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spindale and Sunny near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spindale to Hopewell?

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Bostic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Spindale and 7.5 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spindale and Sunny near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Bostic

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bostic, 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 Bostic.

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Spartanburg

46 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

62 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Greenville

77 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Charlotte

93 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spindale and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).

Spindale

#1 Spindale

City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,175
Coordinates35.3601200, -81.9292700
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hopewell

Hopewell is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3829000, -81.7345400
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Spindale (-81.92927, 35.36012)
End: Hopewell (-81.73454, 35.3829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.78 $2.53 $5.06
Diesel $5.62 $2.98 $5.96

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 North Carolina · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Spindale and Hopewell. The current time is 09:17:39.

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.