How far is Greenville, SC from Anderson, SC?
The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Anderson, SC is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Anderson.
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Start on North Church Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Mills Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mills Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SC 81: Anderson
1032 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 81 North
1496 ft · 32 sec · Highway 81 North
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 81
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Continue on Highway 81 North
4.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 North
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Continue on East Greenville Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Greenville Street
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Turn left onto North Fant Street
3239 ft · 1 min · North Fant Street
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Turn right onto East Whitner Street
1365 ft · 47 sec · East Whitner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Anderson.
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
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 29 South: Atlanta
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Anderson?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
West Pelzer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Greenville and 15.8 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Chance Rain Showers near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near West Pelzer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 28.17 mi (45.34 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.
| Population | 72,227 |
| Coordinates | 34.8526200, -82.3940100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
City in South Carolina
| Population | 27,701 |
| Coordinates | 34.5034400, -82.6501300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Whitner Street (-82.650138, 34.503481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.07 | $12.15 |
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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