Origin
Newberry, SC
Morning in Newberry on Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberry, SC to Spartanburg, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberry, SC
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Spartanburg, SC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Newberry to Spartanburg, you are looking at a straightforward 56.2-mile trek through South Carolina. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Highway 121 and US 221 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $9 for fuel covers the trip comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 43.1 mi | 46m |
| South Church Street | 6 mi | 10m |
| College Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Highway 221 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 121 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Church Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 43.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
1
Start on College Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
College Street
2
Continue on SC 121
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 121
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 26
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 26
Toward Spartanburg
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 221
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 221
8
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Church Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28 miles from Newberry, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
8
47.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.59 | $19.18 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
11 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
1h 9m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand more attention than a typical high-speed freeway. Because the route relies on smaller thoroughfares like Highway 121 and US 221, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the entire 56.2-mile journey. Expect a driving experience that feels more connected to the local landscape, lacking the long, uninterrupted stretches found on major national arteries.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and South Church Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near I 26.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newberry, SC to Spartanburg, SC is easy. At 1h 9m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Newberry, SC to Spartanburg, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Moore along the way.
Moore
47.5 mi in
|
~54m
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on I 26. 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 4.4 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (I 26): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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