How far is Woodruff, SC from Ashley, SC?
The driving distance from Woodruff, SC to Ashley, SC is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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CDP in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodruff and Ashley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodruff and Ashley.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 221
7.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
884 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 296: Reidville Road, Spartanburg, John B White Sr Boulevard
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SC 296 West: Reidville
145 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Reidville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Reidville Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Anderson Mill Road
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Turn left onto Elena Drive
980 ft · 48 sec · Elena Drive
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Turn left onto Jay Circle
561 ft · 25 sec · Jay Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jay Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodruff and Ashley.
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.
Highway 221
Continue on Highway 221
7.47 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodruff and Sunny near Ashley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodruff to Ashley?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Roebuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Woodruff and 8.4 miles from Ashley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodruff and Sunny near Ashley.
Stop Ideas Near Roebuck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roebuck.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodruff and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 km).
#1 Woodruff
City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 34.7395700, -82.0370500 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashley
Ashley is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9056800, -82.0012100 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashley (-82.00121, 34.90568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
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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