How far is Fort Mill, SC from Simpsonville, SC?
The driving distance from Fort Mill, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Mill and Simpsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Mill and Simpsonville.
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Start on Main Street
26 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South White Street
148 m · 12 sec · South White Street
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Turn slight right
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Spratt Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Spratt Street
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Continue on Spratt Street
2146 ft · 47 sec · Spratt Street
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Turn left onto Highway 21
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 21
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Turn right onto Celanese Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Celanese Road
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Continue on Old York Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Old York Road
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Turn right onto Alexander Love Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Alexander Love Highway
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Turn right onto Black Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Black Highway
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Continue on Kings Creek Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Kings Creek Drive
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Continue on York Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · York Road
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Continue on York Highway
1.2 km · 49 sec · York Highway
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Continue on York Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · York Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mountain Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 59 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 right to continue on I 385 South: Columbia
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 385 South: Columbia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Golden Strip Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Connector
2035 ft · 25 sec · Southern Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 417: Simpsonville
979 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Main Street
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Turn left 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 Fort Mill 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 85 South
Merge slight left
50.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Mill and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Mill to Simpsonville?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Gaffney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Fort Mill and 49.7 miles from Simpsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.90 one way or $27.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Mill and Sunny near Simpsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Gaffney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cowpens Police Department
Pacolet Town Hall
Chesnee City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaffney.
Spartanburg
Gastonia
Greenville
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Mill and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 76.53 mi (123.16 km).
#1 Fort Mill
City in York County, South Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 24,929 |
| Coordinates | 35.0073700, -80.9450800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.55 | $31.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.77 | $33.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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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