Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Morning in Spartanburg on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Honea Path, SC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spartanburg, SC
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Honea Path, SC
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Trip Overview
Spartanburg, SC to Honea Path, SC is 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 26m via West Saint John Street, West Main Street, and W O Ezell Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within South Carolina. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Road | 16.7 mi | 23m |
| I 85 | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Southern Connector | 8 mi | 8m |
| Princeton Highway | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Golden Strip Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Augusta Road
— 16.7 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-385
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,193 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~144 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 69 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg, SC and Honea Path, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 385
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Golden Strip Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Connector
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 7B
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto US 25
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Augusta Road
15
Turn right onto US 76
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Princeton Highway
16
Continue on US 76
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Greer Street
17
Turn right onto North Shirley Avenue
147 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Shirley Avenue
18
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Spartanburg, 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
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B-C-A
Toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woo...
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 385 South: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 South: Columbia
9
28.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 185 / Southern Connector
Keep slight right at fork onto I 185 / Southern Connector toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 185, SC 417: Atlanta, Simpsonville
7
36.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward US 25 South: Greenwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| premium | $4.64 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
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.
Destination
Honea Path, SC
Morning in Honea Path on Friday
Local time
10:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 26m 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The drive will feel like navigating through towns and local areas for the full 60.7 miles. You'll notice the lack of highway exits and merges, instead encountering typical town intersections and local traffic patterns for the entire duration. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is the entire 60.7 miles.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Augusta Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
928 ft
644 ft
Total Climb
418 ft
Total Descent
432 ft
Highest Point
928 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
284 ft
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.
Between Spartanburg, SC and Honea Path, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport, Greenville and Simpsonville.
Gsp International Airport
8.7 mi in
|
~15m
Greenville
22.9 mi in
|
~33m
Simpsonville
28.7 mi in
|
~42m
|
via I 185
About the Cities
Starting in Spartanburg, SC
Full guide →Founded 1831
Spartanburg is both a county and city in Upcountry South Carolina.
Top landmarks
- • Spartanburg Historic District — historic district in South Carolina
- • Daniel Morgan Monument — Historic monument in Spartanburg, South Carolina
- • Church of the Advent — church building in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Arriving in Honea Path, SC
Full guide →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 26m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Augusta Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Honea Path, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Honea Path, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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