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Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Ashley, SC

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Drive Time

13m

Distance

6.2 mi

10 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

5 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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Downtown Spartanburg, SC, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Ashley, SC covers 6.2 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John B White Sr Boulevard, Reidville Road, Anderson Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on John B White Sr Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

3.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John B White Sr Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Henry Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John B White Sr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Henry Street

Turn right onto West Henry Street

Navigation decision point

4
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | John B White Sr Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto John B White Sr Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
5.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | Anderson Mill Road

Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | Elena Drive

Turn left onto Elena Drive

Navigation decision point

4
6.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | Jay Circle

Turn left onto Jay Circle

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
John B White Sr Boulevard 3.1 mi 5m
Reidville Road 1 mi 1m
Anderson Mill Road 0.8 mi 1m
West Henry Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Church Street 0.2 mi <1m
Elena Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Jay Circle 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: John B White Sr Boulevard — 3.1 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 221; SC 56

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Church Street
2

Turn right onto West Henry Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Henry Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto John B White Sr Boulevard

3.1 mi · 5 min · John B White Sr Boulevard
4

Continue on SC 296

1.0 mi · 1 min · Reidville Road
5

Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Anderson Mill Road
6

Turn left onto Elena Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Elena Drive
7

Turn left onto Jay Circle

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Jay Circle
8

Arrive at destination

Jay Circle

Trip Plan

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 3.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 6.2 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.1 miles or 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashley, SC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg, SC

This is one driving day of about 6.2 miles and 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spartanburg, 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 John B White Sr Boulevard for about 3.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.1 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 6m into the drive

Downtown Inman Mills, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman Mills, SC

3 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 6.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Inman Mills, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ashley, SC

The final approach into Ashley, 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 Ashley, SC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield

National Battlefield

A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
Caution: Hazardous Conditions on Trails
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.97 one way

$1.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $1.06 $2.12
premium $4.70 $1.15 $2.29
diesel $5.61 $1.37 $2.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Spartanburg, SC

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC

EV Connect

2 DCFC

SBG HON 2L3

Boiling Springs, SC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

SBG HON 1L3

Boiling Springs, SC

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

SPINX - Store #175

Boiling Springs, SC

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.9 0 $0.65 $0.30
Efficient EV 1.6 0 $0.54 $0.25
EV Truck/SUV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Spartanburg, SC

Evening in Spartanburg on Tuesday

Local time

8:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ashley, SC

Evening in Ashley on Tuesday

Local time

8:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13m 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 Spartanburg, SC to Ashley, SC covers 6.2 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John B White Sr Boulevard, Reidville Road, Anderson Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Spartanburg, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.97 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 straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Henry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (John B White Sr Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Anderson Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spartanburg, SC to Ashley, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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