New Bern to Spartanburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

276.8 miles 445.4 km · straight line
346 miles estimated 556.8 km · driving distance
6h 58min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is New Bern from Spartanburg?

The distance from New Bern to Spartanburg is 276.8 miles (445.4 km) as the crow flies. Spartanburg is located W of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 346 miles, taking about 6h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — New Bern in North Carolina and Spartanburg in South Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Bern and Spartanburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New Bern to Spartanburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 58min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 22min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 37min $42–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Bern & Spartanburg

Quick Facts

New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Spartanburg
34.95°N, 81.93°W
America/New_York
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 92 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients