Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

59.2 mi

95 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 21m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 29m

8 PM

1h 13m

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

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Black Highway, Old York Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 85 North: Charlotte

Navigation decision point

Toward I 85 North: Charlotte

6.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 85

Merge onto I 85

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

29.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 102 Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill

48 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Turn left onto SC 5 / Alexander Love Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | SC 161 / Old York Road

Turn left onto SC 161 / Old York Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Hill along the way.

Rock Hill

29.5 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 85	23.3 mi	26m
Black Highway	9.6 mi	11m
Old York Road	6.1 mi	9m
Alexander Love Highway	5.1 mi	6m
York Road	4.9 mi	5m
Chesnee Highway	3.6 mi	5m
Kings Creek Drive	1.7 mi	1m
North Church Street	1.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 85 — 23.3 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 221; SC 56

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Church Street

Continue on US 221; SC 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street

Turn slight right onto US 221

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Whitney Road

Continue on US 221

3.6 mi · 5 min · Chesnee Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 85 North: Charlotte

Merge onto I 85

23 mi · 26 min · I 85

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 102 Toward SC 5, SC 198: Blacksburg, Rock Hill

Turn right onto SC 5

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

Continue on SC 5

1.6 mi · 1 min · York Road

Continue on SC 5

0.7 mi · 49 sec · York Highway

Continue on SC 5

3.3 mi · 3 min · York Road

Continue on SC 5

1.7 mi · 1 min · Kings Creek Drive

Continue on SC 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

Turn left onto SC 5

5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto SC 161

6.1 mi · 9 min · Old York Road

Turn right onto Adnah Church Road

198 ft · 4 sec · Adnah Church Road

Arrive at destination

Adnah Church Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.6 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blacksburg, SC

30 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

Cowpens, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blacksburg, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newport, SC

The final approach into Newport, SC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.26 one way

$18.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$10.12	$20.24
premium	$4.70	$10.96	$21.91
diesel	$5.61	$13.07	$26.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.8	$6.22	$2.84
Efficient EV	14.8	$5.18	$2.37
EV Truck/SUV	23.7	$8.29	$3.79

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Spartanburg, SC

Night in Spartanburg on Thursday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SW 2 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Newport, SC

Night in Newport on Thursday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

WSW 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 16 at 2:47AM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

48°F

Blacksburg, SC

30 mi in

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

1h 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Newport, SC covers 59.2 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 I 85, Black Highway, Old York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.6 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 $9.26 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 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Hill along the way.

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Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Newport, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Newport, SC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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