Spartanburg, SC to Belvedere, SC is 119.1 miles and takes about 2h 38m via I 26 and Highway 72 West, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within South Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Spartanburg, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
25 mi
26m
Highway 72 West
22.9 mi
29m
Sleepy Creek Road
18.1 mi
25m
Edgefield Road
15.8 mi
22m
North Church Street
6 mi
10m
Augusta Road
4.2 mi
4m
Bauskett Street
3.9 mi
4m
US 25
3.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 25 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Belvedere, SC.
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Start on US 221; SC 56
6.0 mi·10 min·North Church Street
2
Continue on US 221
2.5 mi·4 min·Highway 221
3
Turn left
0.2 mi·22 sec
4
Merge onto I 26
25 mi·26 min·I 26
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
6
Turn right onto SC 72
1.1 mi·1 min·Highway 72 East
7
Turn left onto Springdale Drive
3.4 mi·4 min·Springdale Drive
8
Turn left onto SC 72
0.4 mi·53 sec·South Broad Street
9
Continue on SC 72
23 mi·29 min·Highway 72 West
10
Turn left onto S-24-99
0.7 mi·1 min·Kateway
11
Turn right onto S-24-236
0.6 mi·1 min·North Emerald Road
12
Turn left onto US 25; US 178; US 221
3.9 mi·4 min·US 25; US 178; US 221
13
Turn left onto US 25; US 178
2.8 mi·3 min·Highway 25 South
14
Continue on US 25; US 178
2.5 mi·3 min·Warren Road
15
Continue on US 25
0.3 mi·27 sec·Epworth Camp Road East
16
Continue on US 25
3.9 mi·5 min·McFerrin Road
17
Continue on US 25
0.7 mi·55 sec·Greenwood Highway
18
Continue on US 25
18 mi·25 min·Sleepy Creek Road
19
Turn right onto US 25 Truck
3.9 mi·4 min·Bauskett Street
20
Continue on US 25
4.2 mi·4 min·Augusta Road
21
Turn right onto US 25; SC 121
16 mi·22 min·Edgefield Road
22
Turn left onto Carmel Street
117 ft·7 sec·Carmel Street
23
Turn right
78 ft·10 sec
24
Turn left
37 ft·2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 38 minute drive time, departing Spartanburg in the morning allows ample time to reach Belvedere before evening. With only one stop suggested, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider filling up your fuel tank before you leave Spartanburg, as the estimated fuel cost is only $19, making it an economical choice. Pay attention to the transition from I 26 to Highway 72 West, as this is where the driving environment will begin to change.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Spartanburg, SC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belvedere, 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 119.1 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Spartanburg, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 25 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.7 and 119 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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33.7 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 72: Clinton, Whitmire
4
35 mi into trip|~43m in|Springdale Drive
Turn left onto Springdale Drive
Navigation decision point
4
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|S-24-99 / Kateway
Turn left onto S-24-99 / Kateway
Navigation decision point
4
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 25; US 178; US 221
Turn left onto US 25; US 178; US 221
Navigation decision point
4
119 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.62 one way
$37.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$20.36
$40.73
premium
$4.70
$22.04
$44.09
diesel
$5.61
$26.30
$52.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.7
0
$12.51
$5.72
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.42
$4.76
EV Truck/SUV
47.6
0
$16.67
$7.62
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning
in Spartanburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belvedere, SC
Morning
in Belvedere on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Greenwood, SC
60 mi in
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
21 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
2h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 49% highway, meaning you'll experience roughly 58 miles on interstates before transitioning to surface streets. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 25 miles along I 26. Expect to encounter a mix of driving conditions, starting with faster highway travel and later navigating more local traffic as you approach your destination. The change from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as exit density decreases.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 33.7 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 38m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (Springdale Drive): Navigation decision point; at 61.7 miles (S-24-99 / Kateway): 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 Belvedere, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Whitmire along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35 miles (Springdale Drive): Navigation decision point; at 61.7 miles (S-24-99 / Kateway): 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 Belvedere, SC before heading back.
