How far is Boiling Springs, SC from Simpsonville, SC?

The driving distance from Boiling Springs, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
34.64 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simpsonville
Fri, Jul 24, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Boiling Springs
Fri, Jul 24, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Springs
2026-07-24T16:24
Arrive Simpsonville
Fri, Jul 24, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Springs
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
Duncan
SC

Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Boiling Springs
17.3 mi
00h 24m
To Simpsonville
17.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Jul 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Simpsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Simpsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Furnace Road

    104 m · 19 sec · Old Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Boiling Springs Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2469 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 South: Columbia

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 South: Columbia

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden Strip Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Connector

    2035 ft · 25 sec · Southern Connector

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Simpsonville

    979 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Curtis Street

    114 m · 10 sec · East Curtis Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hedge Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Hedge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Springs and Simpsonville.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Boiling Springs Road
25.6 mi · 74%
Golden Strip Freeway
3.54 mi · 10%
Northeast Main Street
2.43 mi · 7%
I 385 South
1.78 mi · 5%
I 385
0.47 mi · 1%
Southern Connector
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Boiling Springs Road

Merge slight left

22.6 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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
00h 24m from Boiling Springs
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boiling Springs and Patchy Fog near Simpsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Springs to Simpsonville?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Boiling Springs and 17.3 miles from Simpsonville.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boiling Springs and Patchy Fog near Simpsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Duncan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Greer City Park

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.7/5 1,988 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Greer
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

City of Greer

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Event Halls at Greer City Hall

Greer , SC
301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651
Rating 4.8/5 11 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Spartanburg

19 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Greenville

26 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Clemson

69 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

97 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

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#1 Boiling Springs

Boiling Springs is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0465100, -81.9817700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Simpsonville

#2 Simpsonville

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population25,272
Coordinates34.7370600, -82.2542800
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs (-81.98177, 35.04651)
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.66
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.83 $9.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.40 $10.81
Premium $4.78 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.62 $6.86 $13.72

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 · Jul 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Springs and Simpsonville. The current time is 16:24:11.

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.