How far is Cheraw, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Cheraw, SC to Greenville, SC is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Small rural city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheraw and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheraw and Greenville.
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Start on 2nd Street
19 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Chesterfield Highway
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Continue on East Boulevard
6.3 mi · 7 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
616 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto East Boulevard
18.6 mi · 22 min · East Boulevard
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Continue on McGregor Street
2113 ft · 27 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on East Mc Gregor Street
548 ft · 7 sec · East Mc Gregor Street
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Continue on East McGregor Street
21.9 mi · 25 min · East McGregor Street
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Take the exit slight right
1527 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Chester Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Chester Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Highway
19.9 mi · 26 min · Lancaster Highway
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Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · J A Cochran Bypass
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
719 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway
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Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street
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Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway
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Continue on Highway 176 Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass
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Continue on South Pine Street
12.1 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business South: Greenville
1077 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway
21.5 mi · 27 min · Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 385, SC 146: Columbia, Greenville, Woodruff Road
2469 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road
2416 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on East North Street
1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Beattie Place
1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place
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Turn right onto North Church Street
18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheraw and Greenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East McGregor Street
Continue on East McGregor Street
21.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Cheraw and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheraw to Greenville?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Chester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Cheraw and 88.4 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cheraw and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Chester
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 Chester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheraw and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 142.88 mi (229.95 km).
#1 Cheraw
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,554 |
| Coordinates | 34.6976600, -79.8834000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $23.88 | $47.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.71 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
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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