How far is Williamston, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Williamston, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.11 mi
Kilometers
80.65 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Williamston
Tue, May 12, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamston
2026-05-12T19:45
Arrive Spartanburg
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamston
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
Five Forks
SC

Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina

From Williamston
23.1 mi
00h 28m
To Spartanburg
27.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Park

    25 m · 5 sec · Spring Park

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    104 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1677 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Greenville Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Carolina 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Carolina 20

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 20 North

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 20 North

  7. 7

    Continue on South Piedmont Highway

    6.6 mi · 12 min · South Piedmont Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Connector

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg

    2418 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford

    39 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
23.9 mi · 48%
South Piedmont Highway
6.87 mi · 14%
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.41 mi · 9%
Southern Connector
3.7 mi · 7%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 5%
South Carolina 20
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Forks
00h 28m from Williamston
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamston and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.1 miles from Williamston and 27.1 miles from Spartanburg.

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 11.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williamston and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Five Forks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Five Forks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.

RAIL

Greenville

18 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

32 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

57 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

104 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamston and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).

Williamston

#1 Williamston

Town in Anderson County, South Carolina

Population4,298
Coordinates34.6184500, -82.4779100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Park (-82.477918, 34.618451)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.78 $8.46 $16.91
Diesel $5.62 $9.95 $19.91

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamston and Spartanburg. The current time is 19:45:18.

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.