Trip from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 8m ★

6 AM

1h 14m

8 AM

1h 26m

10 AM

1h 18m

12 PM

1h 17m

3 PM

1h 19m

5 PM

1h 25m

8 PM

1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Greenwood to Spartanburg, you are looking at a 64.2-mile journey through the Southeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This route is best suited for a quick day trip, as it is short enough to complete in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the trip. Navigating this path involves traveling along local roads like Grace Street, Reynolds Avenue, and Springdale Drive rather than sticking to major interstates. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two South Carolina cities, making it a manageable drive for those who prefer avoiding highway congestion.

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

32.1 miles from Greenwood, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 64.2 miles navigating local surface streets. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Grace Street, the path requires constant attention to turns and transitions between roads. You will find that the personality of the drive remains technical rather than fast-paced. It is a practical alternative to high-speed travel, offering a consistent, hands-on experience through the South Carolina landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Grace Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grace Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Reynolds Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Springdale Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 72 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Spartanburg	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 221	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 221	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Grace Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, SC and Spartanburg, SC.

1

Start on West Cambridge Avenue

72 ft · 8 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

2

Turn left onto Grace Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Grace Street

3

Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reynolds Avenue

4

Continue straight

24 mi · 32 min

5

Turn right onto Springdale Drive

3.4 mi · 4 min · Springdale Drive

6

Turn right onto Highway 72 East

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highway 72 East

7

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 38 sec

8

Merge slight left

1.4 mi · 1 min

9

Keep slight right to continue on Spartanburg

24 mi · 25 min · Spartanburg

10

Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore

11

Turn straight onto Highway 221

2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 221

12

Continue on South Church Street

6.0 mi · 10 min · South Church Street

13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. Because there are zero formal stops planned, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $10 budget covers your fuel needs for the duration of the 1-hour and 14-minute drive. Take advantage of the trip’s brevity by keeping your pace steady, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it difficult to maintain high speeds. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you switch between Reynolds Avenue and Springdale Drive to ensure you stay on track throughout the journey.

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 32.1 miles from Greenwood, SC, or about 37m into the drive.

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 64.2 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 37m 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 2m

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 Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, SC

This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Greenwood, SC · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

32 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

Inman Mills, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Greenwood, 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

$10.27 one way

$20.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.19	$22.39
premium	$4.78	$12.08	$24.15
diesel	$5.64	$14.26	$28.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.74	$3.08
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.62	$2.57
EV Truck/SUV	25.7	$8.99	$4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Greenwood, SC

Evening in Greenwood on Sunday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Spartanburg, SC

Evening in Spartanburg on Sunday

Local time

5:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 14m 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 Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grace Street, Reynolds Avenue, Springdale Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Greenwood, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 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.

The drive from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Greenwood, SC to Spartanburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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