How far is Anderson, SC from Greenwood, SC?

The driving distance from Anderson, SC to Greenwood, SC is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.08 mi
01h 03m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.08 mi
Kilometers
67.72 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-19T07:02
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Honea Path
SC

City in South Carolina, United States of America

From Anderson
21.1 mi
00h 31m
To Greenwood
21.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Whitner Street

    10 m · 9 sec · East Whitner Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East River Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · East River Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Belton Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Belton Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Anderson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Anderson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Belton Honea Path Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Belton Honea Path Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    142 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moorefield Street

    75 m · 5 sec · Moorefield Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2343 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Calhoun Avenue

    1608 ft · 29 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West Cambridge Avenue

    980 ft · 20 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cambridge Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Church Street
15.2 mi · 36%
Moorefield Street
6.67 mi · 16%
Belton Honea Path Highway
5.61 mi · 13%
Belton Highway
4.67 mi · 11%
East River Street
3.86 mi · 9%
Anderson Street
2.33 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Church Street

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Honea Path
00h 31m from Anderson
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Honea Path is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Anderson and 21.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Anderson and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Honea Path

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Honea Path, 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 Honea Path.

RAIL

Greenville

46 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Spartanburg

70 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Toccoa

87 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 km).

Anderson

#1 Anderson

City in South Carolina

Population27,701
Coordinates34.5034400, -82.6501300
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

City in South Carolina, United States

Population23,356
Coordinates34.1954000, -82.1617900
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Anderson (-82.65013, 34.50344)
End: Greenwood (-82.16179, 34.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.72
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.86 $11.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.55 $13.11
Premium $4.78 $7.07 $14.14
Diesel $5.62 $8.32 $16.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Greenwood. The current time is 07:02:23.

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.