How far is Zoar Heights, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Zoar Heights, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.73 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.73 mi
Kilometers
26.93 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Fri, Nov 6, 12:33 PM EST
Return by in Zoar Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 1:02 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zoar Heights
2026-11-06T12:05
Arrive Spartanburg
Fri, Nov 6, 12:33 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Zoar Heights
10:00 PM EST
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
Wellford
SC

City in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

From Zoar Heights
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Spartanburg
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zoar Heights and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Zoar Heights Road

    1219 ft · 58 sec · Zoar Heights Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 357

    2931 ft · 1 min · State Highway 357

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Gap Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wade Hampton Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wade Hampton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Spartanburg Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Spartanburg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    2497 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Saint John Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saint John Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    759 ft · 24 sec · North Church Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.57 mi · 27%
Spartanburg Highway
3.16 mi · 19%
W O Ezell Boulevard
2.69 mi · 16%
Gap Creek Road
2.09 mi · 13%
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
1.5 mi · 9%
Greenville Highway
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Warren H Abernathy Highway

Continue on Warren H Abernathy Highway

4.57 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellford
00h 14m from Zoar Heights
Leave By
7:32 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Zoar Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Zoar Heights to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Wellford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Zoar Heights and 8.2 miles from Spartanburg.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.13 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Zoar Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wellford

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 Wellford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 8.5 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 Wellford.

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Spartanburg

16 mi away
290 Magnolia St
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Greenville

30 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Clemson

72 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

93 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zoar Heights and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).

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#1 Zoar Heights

Zoar Heights is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9653900, -82.1978900
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Zoar Heights Road (-82.197438, 34.964694)
End: West Main Street (-81.932039, 34.94952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.13
Round trip
$4.25
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $2.13 $4.25
Mid-grade $4.06 $2.39 $4.79
Premium $4.46 $2.63 $5.26
Diesel $5.72 $3.37 $6.74

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Zoar Heights and Spartanburg. The current time is 12:05:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.