How far is Greenville, SC from Arcadia, SC?

The driving distance from Greenville, SC to Arcadia, SC is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
27.32 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.99 mi
38.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.99 mi
Kilometers
38.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.97 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-15T01:39
Arrive Arcadia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greer
SC

City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina

From Greenville
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Arcadia
13.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Arcadia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Church Street

    151 m · 21 sec · North Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East North Street

    2612 ft · 43 sec · East North Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85: Atlanta, Spartanburg

    783 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Spartanburg, Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Parkway

    1 km · 53 sec · Veterans Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Road 41, North Blackstock Road

    596 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Falling Creek Road

    1846 ft · 54 sec · Falling Creek Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Blackstock Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Blackstock Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Blackstock Road

    51 m · 8 sec · North Blackstock Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hayne Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hayne Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hayne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 North
18.3 mi · 67%
East North Street
5.76 mi · 21%
Hayne Street
1.11 mi · 4%
North Blackstock Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Veterans Parkway
0.64 mi · 2%
Falling Creek Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 North

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greer
00h 19m from Greenville
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Arcadia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Arcadia?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Greer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Greenville and 13.7 miles from Arcadia.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Sunny near Arcadia.

Stop Ideas Near Greer

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 Greer and the surrounding midpoint area.
Greer City Park
Scenic stop 4.1 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 4 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 4 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 Greer.

RAIL

Greenville

19 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
RAIL

Spartanburg

27 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Clemson

62 mi away
Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave.
RAIL

Gastonia

103 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 23.99 mi (38.61 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Population72,227
Coordinates34.8526200, -82.3940100
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arcadia

Arcadia is a place in South Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9581800, -81.9906600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-82.39401, 34.85262)
End: Arcadia (-81.99066, 34.95818)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.61
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.80 $7.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.25 $8.50
Premium $4.78 $4.59 $9.17
Diesel $5.62 $5.40 $10.80

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Arcadia. The current time is 01:39:03.

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.