Origin
Pickens, SC
Afternoon in Pickens on Monday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
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6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pickens, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pickens to Spartanburg, expect a straightforward 51.6-mile journey through the Southeast. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via East Main Street, Jewel Street, and Farrs Bridge Road rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two South Carolina locales. Because the route avoids highway driving entirely, you can enjoy a more relaxed pace compared to high-speed transit corridors. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
24.9 miles from Pickens, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 51.6-mile duration. There are no long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on East Main Street, meaning you will be making frequent turns throughout the trip. This is not a route for cruise control, but rather one that requires your full attention as you move through the winding local infrastructure. You should prepare for a varied driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over fast-paced highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main 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 Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jewel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farrs Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Lane Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pete Hollis Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buncombe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pickens, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on Pendleton Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
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Pendleton Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on Jewel Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jewel Street
4
Turn right onto Farrs Bridge Road
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Farrs Bridge Road
5
Continue on Cedar Lane Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Lane Road
6
Continue on Pete Hollis Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pete Hollis Boulevard
7
Continue on Buncombe Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Buncombe Street
8
Continue on West North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Street
9
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
12
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
17 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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US 29: Spartanburg-West, Wellford
14
Turn slight left onto US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
128 ft
·
7 sec
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US 29 South: Lyman, Wellford
15
Turn right onto Warren H Abernathy Highway
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
16
Continue on W O Ezell Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
17
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto West Saint John Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
19
Turn right onto North Church Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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North Church Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. You won't need to worry about complex refueling strategies or long-haul rest stops, as the $8 fuel cost is minimal for this distance. Since you are navigating local roads rather than interstates, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns that define this specific route. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the data, you should handle any necessary breaks before you leave Pickens or wait until you arrive in Spartanburg. Use the lack of highway miles to your advantage by planning a steady, consistent pace that avoids the fatigue often associated with fast-moving traffic.
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 24.9 miles from Pickens, SC, or about 38m 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 49.9 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles or 38m 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 5m
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 Pickens, 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 Pickens, SC
This is one driving day of about 49.9 miles and 1h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pickens, 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 24.9 mi from Pickens, SC · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 49.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Pickens, 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
$7.99 one way
$15.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $9.39 | $18.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Monday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Greenville, SC
25 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
24 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 17m 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 Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Jewel Street, Farrs Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Pickens, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.99 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 Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pickens, SC to Spartanburg, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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