Origin
Greer, SC
Morning in Greer on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greer, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greer, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Greer to Spartanburg, you are looking at a quick, 17.9-mile journey that typically takes about 32 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via East Wade Hampton Boulevard, Spartanburg Highway, and the Warren H Abernathy Highway. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Southeast. It functions best as a straightforward commute or a quick transition between these two South Carolina locales. You will find that the lack of planned stops keeps the travel time predictable and efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| East Wade Hampton Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Spartanburg Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Greenville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Arlington Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Warren H Abernathy Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greer, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on SC 101; SC 290
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Poinsett Street
2
Turn left onto Cannon Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cannon Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
155 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Arlington Avenue
4
Turn left onto SC 357
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlington Road
5
Turn right onto US 29; SC 290 Truck
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Wade Hampton Boulevard
6
Continue on US 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenville Highway
7
Continue on US 29
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
8
Continue on US 29
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Warren H Abernathy Highway
9
Continue on US 29
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W O Ezell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 29
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint John Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Church Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cannon Street
Turn left onto Cannon Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Arlington Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Arlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SC 357 / Arlington Road
Turn left onto SC 357 / Arlington Road
Navigation decision point
6
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 29 / West Saint John Street
Turn left onto US 29 / West Saint John Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Turn right onto US 221; SC 56 / North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. The road’s personality is defined by frequent transitions between local thoroughfares, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. You will encounter a maximum of 4.6 miles of uninterrupted driving while on the Warren H Abernathy Highway, which stands as the longest stretch of the trip. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, the pace remains steady and requires your full attention through various turns. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Warren H Abernathy Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.1 miles in near Cannon Street.
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 32m 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 0.1 miles (Cannon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
948 ft
746 ft
Total Climb
286 ft
Total Descent
432 ft
Highest Point
948 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
202 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Warren H Abernathy Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cannon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Arlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (SC 357 / Arlington Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Cowpens National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spartanburg, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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