How far is Van Wyck, SC from Spartanburg, SC?

The driving distance from Van Wyck, SC to Spartanburg, SC is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.86 mi
01h 43m
Flight
61.86 mi
99.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.86 mi
Kilometers
126.92 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Van Wyck
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Wyck
2026-04-16T09:52
Arrive Spartanburg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Wyck
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blacksburg
SC

Town in South Carolina, United States

From Van Wyck
39.4 mi
00h 51m
To Spartanburg
39.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Van Wyck and Spartanburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Wyck and Spartanburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Steel Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Steel Hill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rock Hill Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Rock Hill Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1220 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Anderson Road South

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road South

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    144 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 59 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Albright Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Albright Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Heckle Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Heckle Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on York Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · York Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alexander Love Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Black Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kings Creek Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on York Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road

  15. 15

    Continue on York Highway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on York Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Mountain Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South

    1548 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Chesnee, Spartanburg

    1352 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chesnee Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesnee Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Whitney Road

    3019 ft · 53 sec · Whitney Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Church Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    8 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Church Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Wyck and Spartanburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
23.8 mi · 30%
Black Highway
9.64 mi · 12%
York Highway
7.27 mi · 9%
Alexander Love Highway
5.29 mi · 7%
York Road
4.88 mi · 6%
Anderson Road South
4.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blacksburg
00h 51m from Van Wyck
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Van Wyck and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Wyck to Spartanburg?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blacksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Van Wyck and 39.5 miles from Spartanburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Van Wyck and Sunny near Spartanburg.

Stop Ideas Near Blacksburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blacksburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksburg.

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Gastonia

36 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

43 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Charlotte

64 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Greenville

87 mi away
1120 West Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Wyck and Spartanburg. Straight-line distance: 61.86 mi (99.56 km).

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#1 Van Wyck

Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,120
Coordinates34.8584800, -80.8459100
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Spartanburg

#2 Spartanburg

County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States

Population37,317
Coordinates34.9495700, -81.9320500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Wyck (-80.84591, 34.85848)
End: Spartanburg (-81.93205, 34.94957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $11.01
Round trip
$22.02
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.01 $22.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.31 $24.63
Premium $4.78 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.62 $15.63 $31.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Wyck and Spartanburg. The current time is 09:52:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.