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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Spring Park
25 m · 5 sec · Spring Park
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Turn right onto West Main Street
104 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1677 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Greenville Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Greenville Drive
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Continue on South Carolina 20
1.5 km · 2 min · South Carolina 20
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Continue on Highway 20 North
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 20 North
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Continue on South Piedmont Highway
6.6 mi · 12 min · South Piedmont Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Connector
3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg
2418 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
1352 ft · 33 sec
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Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
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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 West Main Street
2497 ft · 1 min · West Main 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 North Church Street
759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Williamston and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.97 km).
#1 Williamston
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.6184500, -82.4779100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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