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Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Northlake, SC

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

55.6 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
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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Downtown Spartanburg, SC, SC

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Downtown Northlake, SC, SC

Northlake, SC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Northlake, SC covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Warren H Abernathy Highway, W O Ezell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 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

27.8 miles from Spartanburg, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and Warren H Abernathy Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 45.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and Warren H Abernathy Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 29 / West Saint John Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 29 / West Saint John Street

Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 29 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 29 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP Internationa...
5
8.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 85

Merge onto I 85

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

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

Use the right lane. Exit 21 Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson

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 Northlake, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp International Airport along the way.

Gsp International Airport

8.7 mi in | ~15m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 45.1 mi 55m
Warren H Abernathy Highway 4.6 mi 7m
W O Ezell Boulevard 2.7 mi 5m
Liberty Highway 1.2 mi 2m
West Saint John Street 0.8 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Edgewater Way 0.2 mi <1m
North Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 45.1 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 221; SC 56

0.1 mi · 31 sec · North Church Street
2

Turn left onto US 29

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Saint John Street
3

Turn right onto US 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on US 29

2.7 mi · 5 min · W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 29

4.6 mi · 7 min · Warren H Abernathy Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 85 South: Greenville, GSP International Airport
7

Merge onto I 85

45 mi · 55 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 21 Toward US 178: Liberty, Anderson Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto US 178

1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Highway
10

Turn left onto Edgewater Way

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Edgewater Way
11

Arrive at destination

Edgewater Way

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 27.8 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 55.6 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 39m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northlake, 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 55.6 miles and 1h 14m.

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 I 85 for about 45.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Spartanburg, SC · 39m into the drive

Downtown Mauldin, SC, SC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mauldin, SC

28 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

Mauldin, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mauldin, SC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Spartanburg, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Northlake, SC

The final approach into Northlake, 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 Northlake, 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

$8.69 one way

$17.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.51 $19.01
premium $4.70 $10.29 $20.58
diesel $5.61 $12.28 $24.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.84 $2.67
Efficient EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.22
EV Truck/SUV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Spartanburg, SC

Night in Spartanburg on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Northlake, SC

Night in Northlake on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance 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

26 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 14m 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 Northlake, SC covers 55.6 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 I 85, Warren H Abernathy Highway, W O Ezell Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $8.69 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 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 29 / West Saint John Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Spartanburg, SC to Northlake, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp International Airport along the way.

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