How far is Duncan, SC from Greenville, SC?
The driving distance from Duncan, SC to Greenville, SC is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duncan and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncan and Greenville.
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Start on South Spencer Street
1392 ft · 34 sec · South Spencer Street
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Turn right onto Woods Chapel Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Woods Chapel Road
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Continue on Woods Chapel Road
17 m · 2 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Woods Chapel Road
48 m · 5 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woods Chapel Road
1728 ft · 53 sec · Woods Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Old Woodruff Road
1818 ft · 47 sec · Old Woodruff Road
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Turn right onto Caliber Ridge Drive
712 ft · 22 sec · Caliber Ridge Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 101
1122 ft · 30 sec · Highway 101
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Take the ramp straight toward I 85 South: Greenville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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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 Duncan and Greenville.
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.
I 85 South
Merge slight left
7.37 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Duncan and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Duncan to Greenville?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Five Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Duncan and 10.1 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Duncan and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Five Forks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Greer City Park
City of Greer
Event Halls at Greer City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Forks.
Greenville
Spartanburg
Clemson
Toccoa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duncan and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.6 km).
#1 Duncan
Human settlement in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 34.9379000, -82.1451100 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
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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