How far is Gantt, SC from Simpsonville, SC?

The driving distance from Gantt, SC to Simpsonville, SC is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.89 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Gantt
Thu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gantt
2026-10-15T12:33
Arrive Simpsonville
Thu, Oct 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gantt
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauldin
SC

City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

From Gantt
7 mi
00h 11m
To Simpsonville
7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gantt and Simpsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Road

    22 m · 3 sec · Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Horse Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · White Horse Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North: Spartanburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 276 East: Mauldin

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Laurens Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurens Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Golden Strip Freeway

    3194 ft · 42 sec · Golden Strip Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Georgia Road, Simpsonville

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Simpsonville

    92 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Georgia Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Georgia Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Maple Street

    1079 ft · 35 sec · North Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Curtis Street

    819 ft · 21 sec · West 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 Gantt 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
5.04 mi · 36%
North Main Street
4.15 mi · 30%
Laurens Road
1.36 mi · 10%
West Georgia Road
0.92 mi · 7%
White Horse Road
0.78 mi · 6%
Golden Strip Freeway
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

4.31 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauldin
00h 11m from Gantt
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gantt and Sunny near Simpsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gantt to Simpsonville?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Mauldin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Gantt and 7 miles from Simpsonville.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.93 one way or $3.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gantt and Sunny near Simpsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Mauldin

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 Mauldin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 10.9 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 10.8 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 10.8 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 Mauldin.

RAIL

Greenville

13 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

39 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

49 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Toccoa

96 mi away
47 North Alexander St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gantt and Simpsonville. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).

Gantt

#1 Gantt

Town

Population14,229
Coordinates34.8001200, -82.4242900
Altitude299
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: Gantt (-82.42429, 34.80012)
End: Simpsonville (-82.25428, 34.73706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $1.93
Round trip
$3.86
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $1.93 $3.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.16 $4.31
Premium $4.80 $2.35 $4.71
Diesel $5.84 $2.86 $5.72

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gantt and Simpsonville. The current time is 12:33:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.