How far is York, SC from Spartanburg, SC?
The driving distance from York, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 00m.
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 Cherokee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Spartanburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Spartanburg.
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Start on North Congress Street
17 m · 5 sec · North Congress Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Liberty Street
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Continue on Black Highway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg
1352 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Chesnee Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway
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Continue on Whitney Road
3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on North Church Street
1 km · 2 min · North Church Street
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Turn right
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1 mi · 3 min · 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 York 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 South
Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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 York and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Spartanburg?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
East Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from York and 28 miles from Spartanburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Sunny near Spartanburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Shelby City Hall
Downtown Shelby Fountain Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 39.19 mi (63.07 km).
#1 York
City in South Carolina
| Population | 8,637 |
| Coordinates | 34.9943000, -81.2420200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
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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