How far is Beaufort, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Greenville, SC is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.5 miles (313 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.41 mi
03h 42m
Flight
194.46 mi
312.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.46 mi
Kilometers
312.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.41 mi
Kilometers
380.47 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, May 2, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Sat, May 2, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-05-02T00:57
Arrive Greenville
Sat, May 2, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Swansea
SC

Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States

From Beaufort
118.1 mi
01h 51m
To Greenville
118.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Port Republic Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carteret Street

    2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boundary Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Trask Parkway

    12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia

    1864 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden Strip Freeway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Greenville.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 26 West
117 mi · 49%
I 95 North
52.7 mi · 22%
I 385 North
29.6 mi · 13%
Trask Parkway
18.9 mi · 8%
Golden Strip Freeway
12.4 mi · 5%
Boundary Street
3.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 26 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
194.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swansea
01h 51m from Beaufort
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaufort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Greenville?

The road trip is about 236.4 miles (380.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swansea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Beaufort and 118.4 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 194.5 miles (313 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaufort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Swansea

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

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

RAIL

Columbia

29 mi away
850 Pulaski Street
RAIL

Denmark

46 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Camden

71 mi away
1060 West Dekalb Street
RAIL

Kingstree

118 mi away
101 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 194.46 mi (312.95 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Population13,204
Coordinates32.4315800, -80.6698300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Republic Street (-80.669826, 32.431679)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.58 L · about $33.03
Round trip
$66.07
16.68 gal · 63.16 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.03 $66.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.94 $73.88
Premium $4.78 $39.85 $79.70
Diesel $5.62 $46.90 $93.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Greenville. The current time is 00:57:53.

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.