How far is Great Falls, SC from Greenville, SC?

The driving distance from Great Falls, SC to Greenville, SC is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.52 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.88 mi
139.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.52 mi
Kilometers
174.65 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Great Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Falls
2026-06-01T00:05
Arrive Greenville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Falls
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
Union
SC

Township of Union County, New Jersey

From Great Falls
51.3 mi
00h 58m
To Greenville
57.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Chester Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Great Falls Highway

    18.3 mi · 32 min · Great Falls Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Columbia Road

    2843 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto J A Cochran Bypass

    17.3 mi · 20 min · J A Cochran Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Jonesville Lockhart Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Jonesville Lockhart Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jonesville Highway

    3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2911 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Furman L Fendley Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Furman L Fendley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 176 Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 176 Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pine Street

    12.1 mi · 20 min · South Pine Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 Business South: Greenville

    1077 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

    21.5 mi · 27 min · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

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

    2469 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 385 North, SC 146: Greenville, Woodruff Road

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 385 North: Greenville

    2005 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East North Street

    1270 ft · 19 sec · East North Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Beattie Place

    1231 ft · 27 sec · Beattie Place

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Falls and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Parkway
21.5 mi · 20%
Great Falls Highway
18.3 mi · 17%
J A Cochran Bypass
17.4 mi · 16%
Jonesville Lockhart Highway
13.8 mi · 13%
South Pine Street
12.1 mi · 11%
I 385 North
6.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Parkway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Parkway

21.5 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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 58m from Great Falls
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Great Falls to Greenville?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Great Falls and 57.3 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 86.88 mi (139.82 km).

Great Falls

#1 Great Falls

Town in Chester County, South Carolina, United States and is located fourteen miles southwest of Lancaster, South Carolina

Population1,872
Coordinates34.5751400, -80.9020200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Chester Avenue (-80.902035, 34.57514)
End: North Church Street (-82.394165, 34.852668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Falls and Greenville. The current time is 00:05:32.

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.