How far is Beaufort, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Beaufort, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Calhoun County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Simpsonville.
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Start on Port Republic Street
12 m · 4 sec · Port Republic Street
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Turn right onto Carteret Street
2894 ft · 49 sec · Carteret Street
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Continue on Boundary Street
3 mi · 5 min · Boundary Street
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Continue on Trask Parkway
12 mi · 15 min · Trask Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: Florence
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 West: Columbia
1864 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
116.6 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Simpsonville, Fairview Road
2268 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
642 ft · 24 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn right onto East Curtis Street
114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Street
45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street
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Turn right
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Simpsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beaufort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.4 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Saint Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Beaufort and 111 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Beaufort and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Matthews
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Matthews.
Columbia
Denmark
Camden
Kingstree
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 183.55 mi (295.39 km).
#1 Beaufort
City in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 13,204 |
| Coordinates | 32.4315800, -80.6698300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Simpsonville
City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 25,272 |
| Coordinates | 34.7370600, -82.2542800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.72 | $69.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.09 | $88.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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