Origin
Spartanburg, SC
Afternoon in Spartanburg on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spartanburg, SC to Judson, 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
51m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Judson, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spartanburg, SC to Judson, SC covers 33 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, I 385, Warren H Abernathy Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| I 385 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Warren H Abernathy Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| W O Ezell Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Saint John Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Anderson Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 13.9 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-385
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~4,407 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
34.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Judson, 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 left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 385
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 385
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on East North Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Street
13
Continue on SC 183
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Beattie Place
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto SC 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Street
16
Continue on SC 81
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Road
17
Turn right onto Honour Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Honour Street
18
Turn slight left onto 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
9th Street
19
Arrive at destination
9th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
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
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 left at fork toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruf...
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 385 North: Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51C
Toward I 385 North: Greenville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.11 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| premium | $4.64 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Judson, SC
Afternoon in Judson on Friday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Duncan, SC
17 mi in
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
1 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
51m 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?
33 mi in 51m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 85.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 29 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,009 ft
741 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
229 ft
Highest Point
1,009 ft
~25.9 mi in
Elevation Range
267 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 Judson, SC, road signs point toward Gsp International Airport and Greenville.
Gsp International Airport
8.7 mi in
|
~15m
Greenville
22.9 mi in
|
~33m
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
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 51m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on I 85. 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 Judson, 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 0.9 miles (US 29 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 85): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 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 Judson, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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