Origin
Blythewood, SC
Evening in Blythewood on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blythewood, SC
Colon Freld
Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Blythewood to Spartanburg covers approximately 91.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of roughly $15, making this a budget-friendly transit across the Southeast. The journey transitions from the Blythewood area into the Spartanburg region, offering a consistent driving experience within South Carolina. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the path is direct enough to keep your planning simple.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway efficiency with local routing. With a highway share of 33%, you will spend a portion of your time on the Charles F Bolden Freeway, which hosts the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip at 27.2 miles. As you progress, the route shifts away from the freeway to navigate via the J A Cochran Bypass and Jonesville Lockhart Highway. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind while ensuring you maintain steady progress. You will find that the road's personality changes as you leave the faster freeway sections behind for more varied local infrastructure.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles F Bolden Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 91.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.6 miles (US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
28 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
7
28.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
6
74.6 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
|
US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway
Turn right onto US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
89.2 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
89.4 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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SC 56 / Union Street
Turn right onto SC 56 / Union Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
28 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles F Bolden Freeway | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| J A Cochran Bypass | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Great Falls Highway | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| South Pine Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| Furman L Fendley Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Highway 176 Bypass | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Charles F Bolden Freeway
— 27.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blythewood, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on US 21
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Blythewood Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Blythewood Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
4
Merge onto I 77
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Charles F Bolden Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 55
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
85 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SC 97: Great Falls, Chester
7
Turn left onto SC 97
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Great Falls Highway
Use the none lane.
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 321
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbia Road
9
Turn left onto US 321; SC 9; SC 121
17 mi
·
19 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
10
Continue on SC 9; SC 49
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
SC 9; SC 49
11
Continue on SC 9, SC 49
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
12
Merge onto SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
13
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Street
15
Turn right onto US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Furman L Fendley Highway
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 176 Bypass
17
Continue on US 176
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Henry Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Church Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Trip Plan
Given the two-hour drive time, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Since there are no mandatory stop requirements on this 91.3-mile stretch, you can easily complete the trip in one go without the need for forced breaks. Keep in mind that the transition from freeway segments to local highways like the Jonesville Lockhart Highway may require more focused attention on speed changes. It is a good idea to check your fuel levels before leaving Blythewood to ensure you stay within your $15 target for the trip. Making this journey during off-peak hours can help you avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled segments of the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blythewood, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blythewood, SC
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blythewood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Charles F Bolden Freeway for about 27.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Blythewood, SC · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spartanburg, SC
The final approach into Spartanburg, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Spartanburg, SC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.61 one way
$29.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.92 | $31.84 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Evening in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Boiling Springs, NC
46 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles F Bolden Freeway, J A Cochran Bypass, Jonesville Lockhart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Blythewood, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 91.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.6 miles (US 176 / Furman L Fendley Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blythewood, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
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