Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Evening in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Blythewood, 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 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Blythewood, SC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Spartanburg to Blythewood covers 91.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes. Since this is a straightforward trek within the Southeast region, you can easily complete the journey as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route transitions from the Spartanburg area toward the Blythewood region, you will experience a shift in local terrain. It is a manageable drive that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, making it an ideal choice for a quick regional excursion.
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
45.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive that transitions between local thoroughfares and major infrastructure. You will navigate via the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, Great Falls Highway, and I-77, with highways accounting for 32% of your total travel. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 28.5-mile stretch along the Jonesville Lockhart Highway, which provides a steady pace before you merge onto the interstate. This combination of two-lane roads and highway cruising keeps the experience varied, preventing the monotony often found on longer, purely interstate routes. You will feel the transition from rural connectors to the more direct flow of the highway as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jonesville Lockhart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (SC 97 / Great Falls Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
50.7 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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SC 97 / Great Falls Highway
Turn left onto SC 97 / Great Falls Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
63.1 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.3 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward Blythewood Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward Blythewood Road
5
90.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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S-40-59 / Blythewood Road
At end of road, turn left onto S-40-59 / Blythewood Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Lockhart Highway | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| I 77 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| Great Falls Highway | 12 mi | 21m |
| South Pine Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| Furman L Fendley Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| J A Cochran Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Highway 176 Bypass | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Union Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
— 28.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Blythewood, SC.
1
Start on US 221; SC 56
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Church Street
Use the none lane.
2
Turn left onto SC 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Henry Street
3
Turn right onto SC 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Street
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Forest Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 176; SC 9
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Pine Street
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on US 176
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 176 Bypass
7
Continue on US 176
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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Furman L Fendley Highway
8
Turn left onto S-44-12
238 ft
·
4 sec
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West Springs Highway
9
Continue on S-44-12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto SC 9
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
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South Main Street
11
Continue on SC 9; SC 18
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
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Jonesville Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SC 9; SC 18
141 ft
·
1 sec
·
Jonesville Highway
13
Turn straight onto SC 9
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
14
Turn right onto US 321; SC 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
J A Cochran Bypass
15
Turn right onto US 321
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Columbia Road
16
Turn left onto SC 97
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Great Falls Highway
Use the none lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
18
Merge onto I 77
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 77
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 77
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 27
Toward Blythewood Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto S-40-59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Blythewood Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 21
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 21
Trip Plan
Because the total duration is under two hours, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic patterns on I-77. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to pace the drive however you prefer, though checking your fuel levels before heading out on the longer highway stretches is a smart move. Keep a close eye on your speed when transitioning between the secondary highways and the interstate, as traffic density can shift quickly. A helpful tip for this specific route is to prioritize your fuel stops while still on the secondary roads, as the interstate portions can sometimes be more crowded. This trip is short enough that you don't need to over-plan, allowing you to focus on a smooth, efficient arrival in Blythewood.
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 45.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.6 miles or 1h 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blythewood, 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 91.3 miles and 1h 59m.
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 Jonesville Lockhart Highway for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.6 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 1h 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 45.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blythewood, SC
The final approach into Blythewood, 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 Blythewood, 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
Blythewood, SC
Evening in Blythewood on Sunday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler 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 Spartanburg, SC to Blythewood, 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 Jonesville Lockhart Highway, I 77, Great Falls Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.6 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 $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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 176; SC 9 / South Pine Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (SC 97 / Great Falls Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.1 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spartanburg, SC to Blythewood, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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